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The Voyage to Paris

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people sitting on a bench in a wooded area. The person on the left is wearing a long coat and a tall hat, sitting with one leg crossed over the other and holding a cane. The individual on the right wears a cloak-like garment and a bonnet, pointing towards the distance. Their facial features are not distinctly visible due to the shading and the angle of view. The scene is surrounded by trees and foliage, creating a dense natural background. The sky is partly visible through the gaps in the trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1798
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3017 × 4576 px
Public Domain
Yes
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