"En Mor med sin epileptiske Søn" 1937

"En Mor med sin epileptiske Søn" is a 1937 drawing by Danish artist Christian Kongstad Petersen (1862-1940), housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The piece depicts a mother and son, possibly drawn from life, using a rough, sketchy style. The mother stands rigidly, her hands clasped, while the son appears slumped over and wearing a hat, highlighting a sense of worry and concern. The image's raw simplicity, combined with the poignant subject matter, evokes a sense of empathy and perhaps a glimpse into the realities of life in Denmark during the pre-war era.