Newborn 1948

"Newborn", a 1948 etching by Jacob Kainen, depicts a woman holding a newborn baby. The artist's signature, "Jacob Kainen '48" is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner of the plate. The expressive lines of the etching capture the tenderness and intimacy of the scene, highlighting the bond between mother and child. The work is a testament to Kainen's mastery of printmaking and his keen observation of human emotion. The use of hatching and crosshatching to create tonal variation and depth contributes to the dramatic impact of the composition.