Mother and Child

1888

Alexandre Bida

Associated Names
Alexandre Bida

Artist, French, 1823 - 1895

The image features a woman holding a child. The woman stands upright with her body facing forward and head slightly turned down towards the child. She has a calm expression, long hair, and wears a flowing robe. The child is securely held and gazes towards the viewer. In the background, there is an arch with decorative designs on either side.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jill Newhouse, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black chalk: à Geneviève Vaudoyer / son vieil ami / Bida / 1er août 88; by later hand, center verso in black chalk: L.V. 3698 blomesalat / 27 = 18

Wikidata ID

Q64534164

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