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Hello,
I was sent this picture a couple of years ago and although I have searched high and low I cannot find anything on it. I was told it was a photograph but I honestly didnt know or even thought it was. If anyone can shed light on the name, artist, anything..I would greatly appreciate it. It has become one of my favorite pictures and I would love to own a large copy of it.

Thank you so much!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...heradchild.jpg