Three children are shown from the waist up, closely grouped together and facing the viewer. The child on the left has short blond hair and rosy cheeks, looking slightly upward and holding a book. The child in the center has similar blond hair and a gentle expression, facing slightly towards the other children. The child on the right has slightly darker, light brown hair, an upturned chin, and a subtle smile while looking directly at the viewer. They are dressed in robes or garments with bare shoulders, the central figure in orange and the child on the right in dark brown. The child on the right holds a book, with their hand resting on its cover. The background of the image consists of softly painted muted earthy tones with a warm, subtle light.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1832
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 7025 × 5368 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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