
A woman seated on a basket suckles a child on her right knee. The left foot is drawn back, and the head bend down towards the left shoulder which is thrust forward. One of five bequests to the Fitzwilliam and British Museum by Sir Sidney Colvin through the Art Fund in 1927.
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Title of artwork, date
Maternity, 1873–1902
Date supported
1927
Medium and material
Terracotta
Dimensions
49 cm
Gifted by
Sir Sidney Colvin
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