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Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
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Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
828462 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by McGregor, Robert (1848-1922); 60.4x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. Robert McGregor (1848-1922). Oil on canvas. 60.4 x 45.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22484796
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20th Century Painting Behaviour British Art Clogs Depressed Depression Destitute Difficult Difficulty Family With Two Children Footwear Hardship Headscarf One Parent Opressed Parent Roadside Sand Dune Shoe Single Mother Single Parent Small Group Small Group Of People Social Commentary Social Issues Temperament Third Class Thoroughfare Three People Toddler Unhappy Using Hands Victorian Pictures Ethnic Origin Headwear Mcgregor Youthful
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Mother and Child - A Glimpse into Rural Hardship
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. This nineteenth-century oil painting, titled "Mother and Child" by Robert McGregor, offers a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by a small group of people in the countryside. The artist skillfully captures the essence of poverty and destitution through his meticulous brushstrokes on canvas. In this evocative scene, we witness a young caucasian woman seated on a sand dune beside her toddler. Clad in worn-out clothes and clogs, she wears a headscarf that reflects her ethnic origin. Her posture exudes weariness as she gazes into the distance with an expression of hardship etched upon her face. The child clings to his mother's side, symbolizing their deep bond amidst adversity. Their attire speaks volumes about their social status - they belong to the third class struggling to make ends meet. McGregor's artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by single mothers during late nineteenth-century Britain. It sheds light on societal issues such as depression, poverty, and limited opportunities for those living in rural areas. Through this thought-provoking piece, McGregor invites us to contemplate not only the difficulties endured by this particular mother-child duo but also those experienced by countless others who shared similar circumstances during that era. "Mother and Child" stands as both an artistic masterpiece and an important historical document capturing moments from our past that continue to resonate today.
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