Mother and Child

"Mother and Child" or the "The Oval Mirror" is an iconic genre painting by the celebrated American Impressionism artist Mary Cassatt. Created with the medium of oil over canvas, the artwork captures a tender moment shared between a mother and her child, uniquely framed by an oval mirror. Through this painting, Cassatt offers a poignant depiction of domestic life, reminding us of the religious iconography prominent in the Italian Renaissance era. Her repeated exploration of maternal themes affirms her place as a pioneering figure in impressionist art.