Black and white sketch on gray paper, worn and rough around the edges. Two sketches side by side. Left sketch: A woman in a dress, sitting, holding a baby on her lap. The baby faces to the left. The woman's dress folds form creases on her lap. Her facial features are minimal. She has lines for eyes, a nose and mouth. The right sketch: A man and woman standing side by side. The man wears pants and a shirt. The woman wears a dress. They both look to the left. The man has one arm around the woman's back. The figures have minimal facial features, with simple lines for eyes, a nose and mouth.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 476 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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