Antique watercolour Portrait on Paper

Framed watercolour painting, signed and dated 1913 lower right, depicting a joyful Indigenous woman carrying a baby on her back. Her broad smile radiates warmth and happiness, while the baby, snugly secured in a hooded carrier, gazes sideways with a curious expression. The folds of the clothing and facial features are meticulously rendered. Earthy tones dominate the composition, with soft blues and neutral hues creating a subdued yet harmonious backdrop. The portrait conveys a sense of and familial love, celebrating the deep bond between mother and child.