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The Father's Leave-Taking

William Holman Hunt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman and a child sitting on the floor in an indoor setting. The woman is holding the child on her lap. The woman wears a long dress and has long hair. The child has light, wavy hair and wears a simple outfit. In the background, there are columns and a doorway leading to a room with a table and various objects. The image is monochromatic and rendered in a sketch-like style.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4271 × 3255 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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