Mary Had A Baby

1974

Ashley Bryan

Associated Names
Ashley Bryan

Artist, American, 1923 - 2022

The image is a graphic print showing the upper part of two figures: one adult and one child. The adult figure, positioned on the right side and slightly tilted towards the child, occupies most of the frame. This figure has prominent facial features, including arched eyebrows, a slightly downcast gaze, and lips shaped as if in speech or contemplation. The hair is dark, with visible strands, and frames the face closely. The adult is wearing a decorative piece of clothing with circular patterns around the neck and large hoop earrings that are clearly visible. The child to the left has a round face with short, textured hair, and the gaze looks slightly downward. The child’s facial features include small, round eyes and a full set of lips. Their garment appears simple, with a high neckline. The background features swirling or radiating lines that suggest either a patterned wall or an abstract environment, without specific identifiable objects. The entire piece is monochromatic, using strong black lines against a lighter background to define the figures and their surroundings.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; the Ashley Bryan Center

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"A Bryan" lower right margin, graphite. "Mary Had a Baby" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "14/30" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

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