Maternity – Sculpture in La Serena
Work
Maternity
Author
Berta Herrera
Year
20th Century
Work narrative
History
The work reflects her interest in maternal and family themes, common throughout her career.
Installed on Avenida Francisco de Aguirre in La Serena, it is part of the city's sculptural heritage, which houses numerous works of art in public spaces.
Maternity symbolizes the affective bond between mother and child, with a universal and timeless approach.
Its location in a tourist and central area reinforces its role as a tribute to family and daily life, in line with Herrera's humanist tradition.
Work record
Technical Data
AUTHOR
Berta Herrera
CHRONOLOGY
20th Century
MATERIALITY
Dark gray stone. (Black Granite)
TECHNIQUE
Direct granite carving
MOVEMENT
Chilean Art
WORK DESCRIPTION
Represents a seated woman, holding a child in her lap.
The mother has an upright but serene posture, with soft facial features and a calm, almost contemplative expression.
The child, with childlike proportions, leans on her, creating a composition of curved and harmonious lines that convey tenderness and protection.
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