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Servants

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three rows of figures in 18th-century attire. The figures are depicted in various poses, interacting with each other. They have detailed facial features, neatly styled hair, and wear clothing typical of the period, including long coats, waistcoats, stockings, and buckled shoes. Some carry walking sticks, wear powdered wigs, hold letters or documents, and one has a fan. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures. The illustration is created using a stippled and cross-hatched technique.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2661 × 4644 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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