Portrait of the Artist's Mother 1899

"Portrait of the Artist's Mother" is a 1899 charcoal drawing by Henri-Edmond Cross (1856-1910). The drawing depicts a woman in profile, her face turned down as if in contemplation. The artist's use of shading and hatching gives the drawing a sense of depth and volume. This intimate study exemplifies Cross's skill in capturing the nuances of human expression. The piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Cross's shift towards a more naturalistic style, reflecting the influence of the French Impressionists.