Untitled (Mexican Mother and Child) 1940

"Untitled (Mexican Mother and Child)" is a 1940 lithograph by Freda Leibovitz. The artwork depicts a Mexican mother carrying her sleeping child, with the figures rendered in a starkly realistic style. Leibovitz, known for her social realist works, captures the inherent dignity and resilience of her subjects. This piece, created during a period of social upheaval, highlights the plight of working-class families and speaks to the enduring strength of motherhood.