Falling 

"Falling" is a painting by American artist Edith Vonnegut (1949 - present). The painting depicts a woman climbing a ladder, reaching towards a child dangling upside down from a tree branch. The image evokes a sense of urgency and a mother's protectiveness, highlighting the inherent fragility of life and the powerful bond between parent and child. The use of soft, muted colors and realistic details creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability in the scene. The artist's meticulous attention to detail in the figures and the natural setting draws the viewer into the scene, leaving them to contemplate the meaning and message behind the artist's choice of subject matter.