Mother and Child Artist Proof Print by J. Curbinetto

This artwork is a limited edition print titled 'Mother and Child' by the artist J. Curbinetto. The piece depicts a stylized, ethereal portrait of a woman holding an infant, rendered in a soft, impressionistic manner. The color palette is dominated by vibrant purples, pinks, and yellows that blend together with a watercolor-like quality, accented by speckling or 'stipple' textures that suggest a lithographic or monotype printing process. The subjects have delicate, minimal facial features, with the infant appearing to glow in a warmer yellow hue against the mother's cooler purple tones. The print is an Artist's Proof (marked 'A.P.') from an incredibly small edition of only 25, which significantly increases its rarity. Hand-written pencil inscriptions along the bottom margin provide the title, edition details, and a clear signature. Physically, the print is housed in a white mat under glass. Notable condition issues include visible rippling or 'cockling' of the paper along the top and right edges, likely due to improper mounting or humidity exposure over time. There are also signs of light brown foxing or staining becoming visible on the lower right edge of the paper. Despite these age-related issues, the colors remain saturated and the signature is crisp, indicating the item likely dates to the late 20th century.