Chaim Gross — Study for Mother and Daughter (1949)

Chaim Gross, Study for Mother and Daughter (1949)

Date: 1949
Medium: Pen & Ink
Dimensions: 14 x 11 in.
Signature: right bottom "Chaim Gross"

This pen-and-ink study features two vertically stacked female figures—an elevated figure poised with open arms above a grounded, confident lower figure. Executed with Gross’s signature continuous line, the drawing captures the interplay of gesture, rhythm, and bodily presence that defines his late-1940s figural explorations.

The dual-figure composition reflects Gross’s interest in balance and emotional connection, suggesting both physical support and expressive dialogue between the two forms. As part of Gross’s broader series of mother-and-daughter studies, the work demonstrates his ability to convey warmth and personality with minimal yet intentional contour.

Preserved in the VLAF Collection, this drawing offers insight into Gross’s evolving approach to stacked figures and his sculptural understanding of movement.