Mother and Child 1913

"Mother and Child" is a marble sculpture created by Jacob Epstein in 1913. The sculpture depicts a stylized mother and child, with the child's head resting against the mother's shoulder. Epstein's work was often controversial due to his use of simplified, almost abstract forms. The sculpture exemplifies his early cubist influences and was a departure from the traditional, idealized representations of mother and child. The simplified forms and expressive faces of the figures add a sense of intimacy and tenderness to the piece.