Mother and Son 1922

"Mother and Son" is a 1922 etching by Marc Chagall. The artwork depicts a stylized mother and son, with the mother's dress flowing out behind her as she appears to lead the smaller figure. The figures are rendered with simplified forms, a characteristic of Chagall's style, which was influenced by Expressionism and Cubism. The drawing's simple composition emphasizes the bond between the mother and child. Chagall's artistic exploration of familial relationships and his signature use of bold colors and distorted figures are prominent in this piece.