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Market Scene

Anton Wachsmann

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people gathered around a carriage. One person is atop the carriage, leaning down towards the group below. Some individuals in the group are facing the person on the carriage, with a few gesturing upward. The people have distinct facial features outlined in a sketch style and are wearing hats and bonnets typical of an earlier era. Their clothing includes long dresses, fitted coats, trousers, and period attire for a child. One woman holds a box, while another holds a bunch of herbs or flowers. The background is simple, emphasizing the figures and the carriage in the lightly shaded sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite
Dimensions
5072 × 3289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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