Framed Portrait Print of Mother and Child by Keith Mallett

This item is a framed decorative art print featuring a woman of African descent holding a young child, traditionally identified as 'The Promise' or similar works by artist Keith Mallett. The composition uses a soft, warm palette with a prominent yellow-orange sun in the background, contrasting against the woman's white garment and the rich, smooth skin tones of the subjects. The figure has short, dark hair, wearing small hoop earrings, with her hands delicately wrapped around a child swaddled in a matching white cloth. The style is representative of late 20th-century African American sentimental realism, likely dating from the 1990s. The piece is housed in a simple, dark brown wooden or laminate frame with visible mitered corners. While a signature is partially visible in the bottom right corner, it appears to be a printed element rather than an original hand-signature. The condition seems fair to good, with some minor scuffing on the frame edges and slight undulation in the paper behind the glass, suggesting it is a commercial lithographic print rather than an original painting. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced interior decor from its era, emphasizing emotional resonance and cultural heritage.