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A Tired Woman with Two Children

Jean-Baptiste Greuze

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures: an adult seated and a child standing beside them. The adult is draped in a cloak covering their head and shoulders. Their eyes are closed, and their expression appears gentle. The child is wearing a one-piece outfit and is leaning slightly forward. Next to the child is a small animal. Objects and containers are to the left side of the adult. The setting has simple furnishings with wooden surfaces and shadowed walls. The image has a vintage appearance with sketch-like qualities in monochromatic tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1750/1761
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
4161 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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