A. Ramiro Mid-Century Mother and Child Sketch Painting

This artwork is a figurative sketch of a mother and child, signed 'A. RAMIRO' in the lower-left corner. The piece is executed in a mid-century modern illustrative style, featuring black ink linework with swaths of textured yellow and cream accents on a tan or cardboard-colored substrate. The central figures are rendered with expressive, flowing lines, depicting a woman with voluminous hair embracing a small child. The artwork is housed in a substantial tiered wooden frame with a dark walnut finish and a secondary light-colored linen or canvas liner. The overall aesthetic suggests an origin in the mid-to-late 20th century, likely the 1960s or 70s. The frame displays significant wear, including visible scratches, scuffs, and loss of finish along the bottom edge and corners. The linen liner also shows signs of aging and minor discoloration. The artwork itself appears relatively stable within the frame, though the substrate may have some light tanning or yellowing consistent with age. This piece reflects a mass-market or decorative art tradition popular in mid-century home decor.