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La Mere laborieuse

Bernard Lépicié after Jean Siméon Chardin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two figures, a woman and a young girl, next to a spinning wheel. The woman is seated on a chair, sewing, while the girl stands beside her. A small dog rests nearby on a wooden surface. Other household items, like a teapot and a candelabra, are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1740
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3499 × 4826 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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