Maternity (1917). Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1852-1922). Oil on canvas. The beautiful mother si
Maternity (1917). Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1852-1922). Oil on canvas. The beautiful mother sits with her infant on a bench in the stone room which may be in a church or convent. The second woman, perhaps a novice in a religious order, reads from a prayer book in order to give support to the mother. One is left to interpret in their own way the circumstances in this sentimental scene. -- source link
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