There’s nothing that compares to the love and bond that is formed between a mother and child. These pure, intimate moments evoke such strong emotions in all of us that it’s easy to see why this relationship is so popular among artists.
Whether it’s capturing an intimate childhood memory, or adorning your walls with images of famous mothers, art is the perfect way to celebrate this Mother’s Day and get inspired by the people who love us most.
Motherhood art throughout the ages
Since the early days of art, mother and child images have always been paid regular attention by artists. From early paintings of ‘Madonna and Child’ by Dyce and Da Vinci’s Madonna Litta painting, many artists have proved how a mother’s love can see us through the ages.
Some slightly modern depictions of mothers include Klimt’s Mother & Child piece that shows a mother and child asleep in each other’s arms and Monet’s Madame Monet and Child that show a mother and child hard at work on their individual tasks.
Mother & Daughter on the Beach
Art2Arts artists depict a mother’s love
At Art2Arts, many of our artists have also been inspired by mothers and those intimate moments that show the special bond and a mother’s love.
Here are some of our favourite pieces of the moment that we think are perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day this year.
Final Steps to the Sea by Catherine Corfield
A child’s first holiday or a trip to the beach is a memory to treasure for many mums, and in Final Steps to the Sea, Catherine Corfield has delightfully displayed this moment.
Showing a mother leading a child down to the shore, you can just imagine the sea breeze and salty air wrapping you in memory.
Cheeky Boy by Carolina Arbuthnot
A mother’s love isn’t just shown by humans, you can also see the bond between mother and child in the animal world, as shown in Cheeky Boy.
The scene shows a mother and child zebra within a teal heart depicting maternal love with a sparkling sky as the backdrop.
Obby Oss Day Balloon Seller by Simon Knott
Who remembers spending fun days out with their mother when they were a child? This is a moment that’s been beautifully captured by Simon Knott in Obby Oss Day Balloon Seller.
The scene depicts a mother and child out at Padstow May Day in Cornwall and sees the young child reaching out to take their pick of one of the exciting balloons on offer.
Elizabeth Taylor by Banu Beyza
Enjoy this acrylic painting of a very famous mother in Banu Beyza’s portrait of Elizabeth Taylor. This gorgeous portrait is highly detailed and features Elizabeth with a calming expression to breathe serenity into your house.
