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Man and Woman Conversing on a Busy Village Street

Adriaen van Ostade

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two full figures, a woman and a man, standing outdoors. The woman is carrying a basket and wearing a long dress, headscarf, and apron. The man is holding a long stick or walking stick and wearing a long coat and hat. The background includes a thatched roof cottage, a tree, a figure near a water feature, and a small dog. The scene is depicted with intricate lines and textures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1648
Medium
etching, with touches of drypoint, on laid paper
Dimensions
3047 × 3709 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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