John Costigan (1888–1972) American, Oil on Canvas Impressionist Figural "Mother and Child". Impressionist painting in bold impasto style depicting a woman in a head covering cradling a baby in her arms while standing next to a goat amidst a vibrant, densely textured backdrop of multicolored foliage. Signed lower right. Gallery label verso. Framed.

Overall Size: 27 x 23 in.
Sight Size: 19 1/2 x 15 1/4 in.

John Costigan (1888–1972) was an American painter, draftsman, and printmaker best known for his expressive etchings and scenes of rural New England life. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Costigan was largely self-taught and initially worked as a jewelry engraver before turning to fine art. His work focused on everyday subjects—farmers, laborers, family groups, and landscapes—rendered with emotional warmth and strong draftsmanship influenced by social realism and American regionalism. During the 1920s and 1930s, he gained national recognition through exhibitions at major institutions, including the Whitney Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago, and was awarded numerous prizes for his prints. Costigan also taught at the Art Students League of New York, where he influenced a generation of artists through his emphasis on direct observation and technical skill.

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