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The Chaperone

Thomas Eakins

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows a person seated on a stool or chair, wearing a long, dark-blue robe or gown. They are slightly turned toward the right, looking downward at something they hold in their hands, and their head is covered with a cloth or cap. The background is textured with earthy tones, mostly tan with some patches of yellow ochre and gray.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1908
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5231 × 6836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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