Oil Painting by Shirley Howells – “Mother and Child”

Description

An evocative original oil painting by South African artist Shirley Howells, depicting a tender everyday moment between a mother and her young daughter. The scene captures the warmth of village life — a woman seated outside a traditional homestead carefully braids her child’s hair under the gentle African sun.

Measuring 30.5cm wide and 61cm high, this vertical composition showcases Howells’ signature attention to light, movement, and human connection. Her expressive brushwork and natural earth tones bring the scene to life, evoking both nostalgia and cultural authenticity.

Signed by the artist in the lower left corner, this piece is a heartfelt tribute to South African rural life and the enduring bond between mother and child.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30.5cm (W) x 61cm (H)
Artist: Shirley Howells
Condition: Excellent