Struth. A watercolour painting, showing an exasperated looking woman

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Struth. A watercolour painting, showing an exasperated looking woman

A watercolour painting, showing an exasperated looking woman, with her two children, one is asleep on her lap. Date: circa 1922

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Media ID 32243536

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Asleep Bess Herbert Norriss Possession 1922 Exasperated

EDITORS COMMENTS
This beautiful watercolour painting, titled 'Struth,' captures a poignant moment in the life of a weary yet loving mother and her two young children. Circa 1922, the scene unfolds as the woman, with a look of exasperation etched on her face, holds her sleeping child on her lap. Her other child, perhaps a toddler, plays contentedly at her feet, oblivious to the tension in the room. The artist, Bess Norriss, masterfully uses soft watercolour hues to convey the warmth and intimacy of the moment, while also highlighting the challenges and joys of motherhood. The painting, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the enduring bond between a mother and her children, and the quiet strength and resilience that comes with nurturing young lives. The title 'Struth' may be derived from the Scots language, meaning 'strength' or 'power,' further emphasizing the theme of motherly fortitude and the profound impact of maternal love.

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