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The Bachelor

Samuel Alken after H. Wigstead

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three people and a dog. The central figure is a man seated in a large armchair. He is reclined back with a relaxed posture, hands clasped in front of him. He appears to be an older man with curly gray hair, dressed in a long robe. Nearby, another man with white hair styled in curls sits facing him in a chair, holding a pipe. A woman sits on the table, wearing a bonnet and dress, holding a bottle and a lazy bird ornament. A small black dog is seated on the floor next to them. The room they are in appears intimate, with a billowing blue curtain serving as a backdrop. A fireplace with kitchen utensils, framed papers on the mantle, and a cane or poker nearby are also visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching and aquatint
Dimensions
4338 × 3588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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