Mother and Child II (1939) by Wifredo Lam

Mother and Child II - Wifredo Lam - 1939

Artwork Information

TitleMother and Child II
ArtistWifredo Lam
Date1939
Mediumgouache,paper
Dimensions106.5 x 74.9 cm
Art MovementCubism,Surrealism

About Mother and Child II

The artwork named “Mother and Child II,” created by the esteemed artist Wifredo Lam in 1939, is executed using gouache on paper and fits within the movements of Cubism and Surrealism. The dimensions of this portrait are 106.5 x 74.9 centimeters, making it a significant piece in Lam’s oeuvre.

The artwork depicts an abstract representation of a mother standing solemnly with a child resting at her feet. The figures are rendered in rich tones of brown and are set against a backdrop of vibrant blue hues interspersed with horizontal stripes, contributing to a sense of depth. The cubist and surrealist influences are evident in the geometric simplification of the forms and the dreamlike atmosphere. The figures lack detailed facial features, which intensifies the otherworldly and symbolic nature of the composition, inviting viewers to delve into the deeper meanings behind the imagery.

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