Peasant Mother and Child c. 1894

"Peasant Mother and Child" is an etching by American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt created around 1894. The composition features a mother and child, with the mother tenderly cradling the child in her arms. The soft, muted colors and delicate lines capture the intimate and loving relationship between the two figures. Cassatt was known for her depictions of women and children, often focusing on the private and domestic spheres of their lives. Her art reflects the influence of Japanese art and her friendship with Edgar Degas, who introduced her to the techniques of printmaking.