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Penelope

Daniel Berger after Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated on a stool, focusing on a piece of embroidery. She is holding a needle and there are scissors and a basket of fabric near her. The background includes a window with curtains letting in light, casting shadows on the wooden floor and paneled wall behind her.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
etching
Dimensions
2665 × 4632 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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