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L'Ecureuse

Charles-Nicolas Cochin I after Jean Siméon Chardin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing in front of a large barrel, cleaning its interior with a stick. The individual has a side profile with a subtle smile and wears a cap, long-sleeved blouse, apron, and long skirt. Surrounding the person are a smaller barrel, a large vat, a metal scoop, a flat pan, and a hook, with a textured wall in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1740
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3378 × 4261 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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