Mother and Child c. 19th century

"Mother and Child" is a 19th-century print by American artist William B. Closson (1848-1926) and currently held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The print depicts a mother cradling her young child in a loving embrace, a classic representation of motherhood and familial bonds. The artist uses soft, detailed lines to create a sense of intimacy and tenderness. The image is likely a sentimental piece reflecting Victorian-era values of family and domesticity.