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Peasant Scene

Maria Catharina Prestel after Isack van Ostade

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an interior scene with four people. The first person, on the left, is crouched down. The second person, towards the center, is standing and bending slightly forward, holding a pitcher. The third person is seated on the ground, being attended to by the fourth person who is leaning over them. The attending person's face is visible, while the seated individual has their head slightly bent downward and their facial features are not clearly visible. The individuals are dressed in simple, loose-fitting garments. A barrel is situated to the right side, and there is masonry in the background, with arched structures and a patterned wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1782-1785
Medium
aquatint and etching
Dimensions
5031 × 3462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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