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.
Sally Michel
Michel—who famously shared a studio with her husband Milton Avery—is known for her vibrantly colored paintings, which capture everyday family life.
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Fernand Léger
A boy with an accordion, surrounded by strong, maternal women, is one of the Cubist pioneer’s signature motifs.
$5,000–20,000
HuskMitNavn
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).
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Marc Chagall
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
Will Barnet
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
Slim Aarons
Aarons’s photographs offer a glimpse into the jet-setting lives of actresses, countesses, and other glamorous mothers in American history.
$335–3,350
Stephen Hansen
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