Mother, child saving 1932

"Mother, child saving" (1932) is a pen and ink drawing by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, a prominent Russian artist known for his unique style and symbolic approach. The drawing portrays a mother protectively holding a child, amidst a chaotic and turbulent scene. The background is filled with gestural lines, possibly representing the turmoil of a war or other catastrophe. The subject matter evokes themes of motherhood, survival, and resilience in the face of adversity, characteristic of Vodkin's work.