#26793 Jesus De Perceval

The composition presents a mother and child in a vertical format, set against a backdrop of agitated brushstrokes predominantly in shades of blue. The backgrounds texture is palpable; it doesnt serve as mere scenery but actively contributes to the overall emotional tone.
Here we see the woman positioned centrally, her gaze directed outwards with an expression that appears both serene and slightly melancholic. Her features are stylized, elongated, characteristic of a modernist aesthetic. She wears a simple head covering, rendered in pale yellow, which frames her face and draws attention to it. The child is nestled within her embrace, his face turned towards the viewer. His features mirror the mother’s stylization, though with a greater emphasis on youthful roundness.
The color palette is restrained but impactful. Pink and red tones dominate the womans garment, creating a visual warmth that contrasts with the cool blues of the background. The child’s skin tone is rendered in earthy browns and oranges, suggesting resilience and vitality. The artist employed broad strokes and a limited range of colors to convey an impressionistic sense of form rather than precise detail.
Subtly, the painting evokes themes of protection and maternal devotion. The womans posture – holding her child close – communicates a profound sense of care and responsibility. However, the somewhat detached gaze and the agitated background suggest underlying anxieties or uncertainties that temper this feeling of security. The stylized representation of both figures lends them an archetypal quality; they are not portraits of specific individuals but rather embodiments of universal maternal experiences.
The signature and date (1969) appear in a script at the bottom left corner, anchoring the work within a particular historical context while simultaneously maintaining its timeless appeal.