Chantal Joffe EUA, b. 1969
Mother and child, 2009
Oil on panel
244 x 183 cm
96 x 72 in
96 x 72 in
© 2009 Chantal Joffe / Courtesy Fundación AMMA
Photo: Alejandro Paez
Further images
A woman and the child she is holding look directly at the viewer. Although there is a hint of alarm in both their expressions, their embrace conveys warmth and security. In the lower half of the painting, the detailed brushwork begins to dissolve.
Themes of motherhood—or portraits of women with children—frequently appear in Chantal Joffe’s work. As with the rest of her output, these portraits, often large-scale, are notable for their intense emotional or psychological resonance.
Themes of motherhood—or portraits of women with children—frequently appear in Chantal Joffe’s work. As with the rest of her output, these portraits, often large-scale, are notable for their intense emotional or psychological resonance.