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Poor Boy Showing His Navel

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a young child standing. The child is facing forward with a sight turn to the right, with delicate facial features and curly hair. The child is wearing worn-out clothing, including a long coat and breeches. There is a large hat nearby, a broom by a wall, and a pottery jug in the background. The room has wooden walls and a shelf with various objects present.

Artwork Details

Date
1758
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3454 × 4438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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