This American impressionist was beloved for her affectionate maternal paintings as seen here
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Spiegel and Lulu Miller of NPR's new radio show and podcast... [DOC] [TLE] Hugues Merle "Maternal Affection" 1867 by Art & Vintage, via Flickr ... [PAR] PURE*ART - Hugues Merle (French, 18231881), Maternal Affection, 1867 - oh 
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