Framed Portrait of a Mother and Child by Keith Mallett

This is a framed art print or painting featuring a tender portrait of an African American woman and a young girl, likely a mother and daughter. The subjects are depicted in profile, facing each other against a soft, neutral grey background. The woman wears a broad-rimmed white hat adorned with subtle floral details and a matching white garment with high-collar embroidery. The child has her hair styled in decorative puffs and also wears a white garment. The artwork is characterized by smooth, realistic skin tones and a soft-focus aesthetic that emphasizes a serene, loving connection. A signature that appears to read 'Keith Mallett' is visible in the lower right corner of the image area. The piece is housed in a large, ornate gilded composite frame featuring classical floral and scrolling acanthus leaf motifs at the corners and mid-sections. A black inner liner or matting with a gold fillet border provides a sharp contrast between the light artwork and the bright gold frame. The construction suggests a late 20th-century or early 21st-century production, typical of contemporary African American decor art. The condition appears excellent with no visible tears or foxing to the image, and the frame shows minimal wear, retaining its bright gold leaf finish without obvious chipping or restoration.