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The Two Gossips

Adriaen van Ostade

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white drawing of two women standing outdoors. The woman on the left wears a head covering, a long dress, and shoes. She has her hands clasped in front of her body. The woman on the right wears a head covering and a long dress. Her arms are crossed over her body. The two women look at each other and appear to be talking. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and other people. The drawing is signed in the bottom-left corner. The image is a work by Adriaen van Ostade titled "The Two Gossips". The drawing style is detailed with heavy lines and shading. The scene appears to be set in a rural area. The women are the main focus of the image.

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792 × 893 px
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