Who painted Mother and Child?

Mother and Child was painted by Richard Beatty in 1926.

Where can I see Mother and Child?

Mother and Child is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Mother and Child

Richard Beatty , 1926

Mother and Child is a drawing by Richard Beatty. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Richard Beatty’s 1926 drawing titled Mother and Child is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Executed on paper, the work captures an intimate moment between a woman and an infant, rendered in a brief, gestural manner that emphasizes form over detail.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a mother cradling a small child against her chest, her face turned slightly away while the child leans on her shoulder. The pose suggests a protective, tender bond, focusing on the physical closeness rather than individual identities.

Technique & Style

Beatty employs loose, rapid lines and soft shading to suggest volume, allowing the paper’s texture to remain visible. Light and shadow are used to model the figures without precise delineation, creating a sense of depth through chiaroscuro while retaining the spontaneity of a sketch.

History & Provenance

Created in 1926, the drawing entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in the museum’s collection reflects the institution’s interest in early twentieth‑century American drawing and the artist’s contribution to that period.