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The Infant Shakespeare Nursed by Comedy and Tragedy

George Romney

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures huddled together. The drawing shows three figures in an embrace. The lines are fluid and free, capturing a moment of intimacy or solidarity. The figures are drawn with sweeping gestures, suggesting fabric folds or cloaks around them. The background is minimal, with only hints of lines and shapes, leaving the focus on the central composition of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1783
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4722 × 3021 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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