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A Poultry Seller

Paul Sandby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing in an upright position with a wooden yoke on their shoulder, carrying two large wicker baskets. The person has distinct facial features, curly hair, and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, knee-length robe or coat, knee-length breeches, stockings, and closed-strap shoes. The background features light sketching indicating a plain setting with a suggestion of a cobblestone path or courtyard.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1759
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3298 × 4172 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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