The image shows a sketch of two female figures. The left figure holds a child. The child faces right. The left figure faces right and is turned toward the child. The left figure's left arm supports the child. The right figure sits and faces right. The right figure's right arm is bent at the elbow. The right figure's left leg is bent and behind her. The right figure's right leg extends forward. The background of the sketch is a light gray color. The sketch is drawn in pencil. The sketch is on a rectangular piece of paper. The paper has a rough edge. The paper is light gray. The sketch appears to be from a sketchbook.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 481 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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