Mother and child

This acrylic painting depicts a mother carrying a small child, shown from behind beneath the twisting branches of a large tree. The composition is simple, with the rich red draped cloth acting as the dominant colour and a small area of deep blue providing contrast. The tree occupies the right side of the composition, creating a strong visual contrast with the lighter background and directing attention toward the figures. The simplified forms and limited colour palette keep the focus on the relationship between the two figures.