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Motherless, created by Victorian Scottish artist George Lawson, is one of the most popular and moving works of art in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
To celebrate the success of the recent refurbishment, Museum replicas has created a limited edition museum-quality replica of this iconic sculpture,  the ideal collectors item or gift. The 12-inch sculpture is created by artist technicians through their unique blend of precision technology and traditional craftsmanship, capturing flawlessly all the character and detailed artistry of the original.
Each replica is cast to order in Scotland in a choice of resin bronze or ivory white finish, and comes accompanied by a certificate of provenance, verifying its individual edition number and authenticity. Every purchase includes a royalty payment to Culture and Sport Glasgow, a charitable company which manages the collections in Kelvingrove to ensure that visitors enjoy the works of art for generations to come.
A HISTORY OF "MOTHERLESS" by GEORGE LAWSON
Written by Hugh Stevenson, Sculpture curator, Kelvingrove Art Gallery
The heart-rending sculpture by George Lawson has been a firm favourite among visitors since being bought for Kelvingrove in 1901. The story behind the ensemble of the sad little girl in the arms of her distraught father needs no explanation apart from the title Motherless. One can only speculate how mother met her end in a tragic accident perhaps, or in one of the epidemics that swept Victorian Britain.
The popularity of this piece is guaranteed by its appeal to the emotions. It is by far the best-known work by Scottish sculptor George Lawson; in fact it is probably the only work known to most people by the man who was responsible for the figure groups on the front of Glasgow's City Chambers.