16 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This year, you can make a grand gesture with the gift of art.

If you’re shopping for a mother in your life, start by searching for her favorite artists—or look below to discover standout pieces that are all about moms.

To buy any of these works, you can click on the image to contact the gallery directly.

Michel—who famously shared a studio with her husband Milton Avery—is known for her vibrantly colored paintings, which capture everyday family life.

A boy with an accordion, surrounded by strong, maternal women, is one of the Cubist pioneer’s signature motifs.

$5,000–20,000

With a light-hearted sensibility, the Danish artist presents endearing moments between mothers and sons—as well as this not-to-miss portrait titled Metal Mom (2013).

Available at auction this week, Chagall’s Maternité (1954) is a fanciful portrayal of motherhood, brought to life in vivid reds, purples, and yellows.

Bids Starting at $3,200

Across his nine-decade-long career, the prolific American artist painted the mothers, children, and grandchildren in his life—most often, with cats roaming around in the background.

$2,500–5,000

Aarons’s photographs offer a glimpse into the jet-setting lives of actresses, countesses, and other glamorous mothers in American history.

$335–3,350

For a playful gift, look to Hansen’s pun-filled prints and papier-mâché sculptures, such as this living room scene Real People (2012).

$900–2,600