My Mother 1918

"My Mother," a 1918 painting by Norman Rockwell, depicts a heartwarming scene of a young soldier showing his mother a photograph of himself. The mother, seated and knitting, is likely representing the sacrifices of those left behind during World War I. The painting captures the emotional bond between mother and son, with the soldier's smiling face and the mother's attentive expression conveying a sense of love and reassurance. Rockwell's signature style, characterized by detailed realism and sentimental narratives, is evident in the painting's composition and emotional weight, making it a powerful symbol of wartime sacrifice and familial love.