Motherhood Collection (#9)

Mother and Child. The Wife and Daughter of the Artist Allan Österlind, 1886. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Mother and Child. The Wife and Daughter of the Artist Allan -sterlind, 1886

Mother, 1893. Creator: Carl Larsson
Mother, 1893. Additional Info: Carl Larsson was deeply attached to his mother, Johanna, but his difficult childhood had caused some tension in their relationship

Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

Saying Grace, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
Saying Grace, mid-late 18th century

Hedvig Wegelin (1766-1842), married Tersmeden with daughters, late 18th-early 19th century

Madonna and Child with Saints Peter and Mark and Three Venetian Procurators, 1510. Creator: Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child with Saints Peter and Mark and Three Venetian Procurators, 1510

Madonna and Child with a Cat, c1490. Creator: Unknown
Madonna and Child with a Cat, c1490. This Madonna and Child includes an unexpected visitor - a cat! Rarely depicted in Christian art

Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866

Karl XI King of Sweden with family, 1697. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI King of Sweden with family, 1697

Sculpture of a Mother and Child, Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture of a Mother and Child (image 2 of 2), Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern

Karl XI King of Sweden with family, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI King of Sweden with family, c17th century

Sculpture of a Mother and Child, Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture of a Mother and Child (image 1 of 2), Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden with family, between 1686 and 1687. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden with family, between 1686 and 1687

Snake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern). Creator: Unknown
Snake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern)

Pastoral Repast, 1769. Creator: Francois Boucher
Pastoral Repast, 1769

The Real Master on the House, 1825-1870. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
The Real Master on the House, 1825-1870

The Convalescent, 1867. Creator: Ferdinand Fagerlin
The Convalescent, 1867

Gypsy Woman and Child, c1859. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Gypsy Woman and Child, c1859

"Caught!", 1860. Creator: Unknown. "Caught!", 1860. Creator: Unknown
"Caught!", 1860. Stolen kisses! stolen kisses! O what precious spoil they are! Whether cheek of sleeping miss is Walnut-brown or lily-fair

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1550 (?). Creator: Cremona
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1550 (?)

The Crucifixion; Saint Michael, c1480-1490. Creator: Lorenzo d'Alessandro
The Crucifixion; Saint Michael, c1480-1490. This double-sided painting originally functioned as a standard to be carried during processions and other religious ceremonies

The Flight into Egypt, c1520. Creator: Jean Pichore
The Flight into Egypt, c1520. Illustration from a Book of Hours: Joseph leads a donkey bearing Mary and the infant Jesus

Book of Hours, early 16th century. Creator: Jean Pichore
Book of Hours, early 16th century. Crucifixion scene. Jean Pichore, to whom this work is attributed, was one of many versatile artists who did not see the print revolution as a threat to their work

Sami Woman and her Child, 1870s. Creator: Anna Nordlander
Sami Woman and her Child, 1870s

Costumes de Différents Pays, Groenlandaise, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Groenlandaise, c1797

Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century. Creator: Eugene Francois Fines
Mother and Child in Prayer, 19th century

Madonna and Child, 1430-1450. Creator: Francesco Squarcione
Madonna and Child, 1430-1450

Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. Creator: Filippo Lippi
Madonna and Child, c1446-1447. This tender devotional image of the Madonna and Child before a gold curtain functioning as a cloth of honor retains its original frame in the shape a window frame in a

Madonna and Child, c1480. Creator: Cosimo Rosselli
Madonna and Child, c1480. Against a shimmering gold background patterned with a elegant floral motif, the Madonna embraces the Infant Christ and presses her cheek against his

Virgin and Child with Saints and Donor, c1490. Creator: Carlo Crivelli
Virgin and Child with Saints and Donor, c1490. Mary's crown and the elegance of her dress reinforce the status of the embracing Virgin and Child as Queen and King of Heaven

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Russe Promenant avec ses Enfans, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Russe Promenant avec ses Enfans, c1797

Interior, Woman and Child, c1835. Creator: Alexandre-Marie Guillemin
Interior, Woman and Child, c1835

Margaret Luther (died 1531), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Margaret Luther (died 1531), 18th century

Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau... 1726 Creator: Unknown
Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau-Dietz and of Orange, with her children Anne Charlotte Amelie and Willem Karel Hendrik Friso, 1726

Lieutenant Cameron's sketches in Africa: a Native Family on the March, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Cameron's sketches in Africa: a Native Family on the March, 1876....we encounter a native family, as it seems, on their way to a change of dwelling-place

A natural cradle, Tuticorin, Southern India, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A natural cradle, Tuticorin, Southern India, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....the native women, as our Artist observed

Soldier's Experience, 1847. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Soldier's Experience, 1847

Suffer the Little Children, 1859. Creator: Anton Weber
Suffer the Little Children, 1859

A Horrible Suicide: A Woman Slays Her Child then Kills Herself, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Horrible Suicide: A Woman Slays Her Child then Kills Herself, 1879. Series: The Kanayomi Newspaper, No. 808

Young Woman with Baby Beside Wall, 19th century. Creator: Edouard de Beaumont
Young Woman with Baby Beside Wall, 19th century

Virgin and Child, c1460. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, c1460. Tthe Virgin and Child are placed in a box-like room lined with gothic windows and a coffered ceiling

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860

Woman Beside Bed of Sick Chid, 1840-1850. Creator: August Hunger
Woman Beside Bed of Sick Chid, 1840-1850

The Light of the World, 1881. Creator: Louis Prang
The Light of the World, 1881

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), c1920-1940. Collecting food in the forest is one of Maddi's daily activities during the family's exile

The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century

Young Mother and her Child, 1880. Creator: Elisabeth Baumann
Young Mother and her Child, 1880

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"Motherhood: A Timeless Journey of Love, Strength, and Sacrifice" In the spring of 1972, Ms. Magazine unveiled its first issue, igniting a feminist revolution that would forever reshape society's perception of motherhood. The cover boldly challenged traditional norms and celebrated the multifaceted nature of women's roles. Just as William Hogarth depicted in his iconic painting "Gin Lane" in 1751, it has always been intertwined with societal challenges and struggles. Yet amidst adversity, mothers have remained resilient pillars of strength for their children. Take the Alaskan/Northern Sea Otter - a symbol of maternal devotion - carrying her precious pup through icy waters. In Alaska's wilderness, she teaches her young one survival skills while nurturing an unbreakable bond. Gari Melchers' masterpiece "Mother and Child" captures the tender moments shared between a mother and her child in early 20th century America. It reminds us that throughout history, mothers have provided unwavering love and guidance to shape future generations. Even advertisements like Silver Cross remind us that motherhood is not confined to any particular era or culture; it transcends time and place. The image showcases how mothers have always strived to provide comfort and safety for their little ones. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" beautifully portrays the universal language spoken by all mothers – compassion. Regardless of background or circumstance, this innate ability to nurture knows no bounds. Mary L. Macomber's artwork titled "Night and Her Daughter Sleep" embodies the peacefulness found within a mother's embrace as she cradles her sleeping child. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of tranquility lies an unyielding dedication to protect those we hold dear.