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A Boy on a Sled

Jost Amman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person sitting in a small boat. The individual is in a seated position, leaning back slightly, with legs extended in front of them. Their facial features are softly outlined, with round cheeks and closed lips. The person wears a distinct, floppy hat and is dressed in a buttoned, long-sleeved tunic with a ruff collar, puffed sleeve cuffs, breeches, and stocking-like leggings. They hold a long pole in both hands, appearing to use it to propel the boat. The background is minimal and neutral, with soft lines indicating gentle waves or water, but no other distinct features or objects are present.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1560s
Medium
pen and black ink with brown, blue, and pink wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3900 × 2719 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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