Mother Love 1888

"Mother Love," painted in 1888 by Paul Peel, depicts a young woman tending to a sleeping baby in a cradle. The woman sits on a basket, mending a fishing net with her bare feet resting on the floor. Several kittens play around her, adding a touch of warmth and affection to the scene. This work exemplifies Peel's talent for capturing the quiet moments of domestic life, imbued with both tenderness and realism. The painting is housed in the National Gallery of Canada and measures 148.5 x 119.6 cm.