The image shows an elderly woman seated, with her full body visible. She is positioned in a bent-forward posture, engaged in an activity involving her hands. Her facial features are partially obscured, with the side of her face turned slightly downcast. Her hair is covered by a bonnet, and she is clothed in a long dress with a shawl or wrap over her shoulders. The space around her appears dimly lit and cluttered with various items like baskets, bottles, and cooking tools, suggesting it might be a kitchen or storage area. The background is filled with cross-hatched lines.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1858
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on pale blue paper
- Dimensions
- 3321 × 4647 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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