Moeder en kind in lompen 1832 - 1873

"Moeder en kind in lompen" (Mother and Child in Rags) is a poignant lithograph by Dutch artist Wilhelmus Cornelis Chimaer van Oudendorp, created between 1832 and 1873. This artwork depicts a mother and child, both dressed in tattered clothing, huddled together in a pose of despair and hardship. The somber composition and the emotional expression of the mother and child evoke a sense of poverty and suffering, highlighting a social issue prevalent in 19th-century society. The lithograph, measuring 315 mm in height and 240 mm in width, showcases van Oudendorp's skill in capturing the raw emotions and the social reality of his time. The artwork's powerful depiction of poverty and vulnerability makes it a compelling example of social realism within the artistic landscape of the 19th century.