{"product_id":"chaim-gross-study-for-ballerina-sculpture-copy","title":"Chaim Gross — Study for Mother and Daughter (1949)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaim Gross, \u003cem data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eStudy for Mother and Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e (1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e1949\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003ePen \u0026amp; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eInk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e14 x 11 in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eright bottom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\"Chaim Gross\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003ePreserved in the VLAF Collection, this drawing offers insight into Gross’s evolving approach to stacked figures and his sculptural understanding of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47291034829038,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5847\/9086\/files\/Studymotheranddaughter_5_ChaimGross_24b4757f-3475-44ed-af44-47bf118d5a76.jpg?v=1764529081","url":"https:\/\/vlaf.org\/products\/chaim-gross-study-for-ballerina-sculpture-copy","provider":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}