Untitled (Mother and Child)

Art Historical Context

**Untitled (Mother and Child)**, a poignant woodcut by Lydia Gibson from around 1930, captures the tender bond between a mother and child through bold, carved lines and stark contrasts inherent to the medium. Woodcuts, one of the oldest printmaking techniques, involve carving an image into a wooden block, inking the raised surfaces, and pressing it onto paper—yielding a graphic intensity that was revitalized in the early 20th century by artists seeking direct, expressive forms. Here, the compact block size (202 x 147 mm) expands onto a generous sheet (511 x 337 mm), allowing ample white space ...