Mother and Children c. 1843 - 1848

"Mother and Children" is a painting by the French artist Paul Delaroche created sometime between 1843 and 1848. It depicts a mother cradling an infant while a young child plays with her hair. The scene is intimate and tender, highlighting the familial bond. Delaroche, a prominent figure of the Romantic era, captured the emotional intensity of domesticity in this painting, which exemplifies his interest in storytelling and human sentiment.