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A Family (Une famille)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image features three individuals, portrayed from the shoulders up in layered positioning. The central figure faces right with long hair, the person above and slightly behind looks forward with short hair, and the person at the bottom has a head turned to the left. The background is textured with dark shading, suggesting a fourth face on the far right. There are no visible accessories, highlighting the faces and hair.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3119 × 4179 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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