Motherhood (Maternité) 1899

"Motherhood (Maternité)" is a bronze relief sculpture by Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier, created in 1899. The sculpture depicts a mother cradling her child in her lap, a tender and intimate moment captured in the artist's signature realistic style. The composition is simple yet powerful, emphasizing the bond between mother and child. The work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This piece is a testament to the enduring themes of love, family, and motherhood that have resonated with audiences for generations.