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La petite fille tenant un bébé

Edouard Manet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white sketch of a woman holding a baby, titled "La petite fille tenant un bébé" by Edouard Manet. The woman wears a long dress and a shawl; her dark hair is styled in a bun. She faces right, looking down at the baby in her arms. The baby's head rests on the woman's right shoulder. The sketch is done in a loose, expressive style with visible lines and shading on off-white paper. The background is minimal. The woman's clothing appears detailed, with folds and textures suggested by the lines. The overall composition is intimate, focusing on the woman and child.

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537 × 893 px
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