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The Public Scribe

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with animals and people around a small establishment. The central focus is a public scribe's booth with an individual inside. To the right, a person is sitting in a chair with a dog playing with a child. On the left, another figure is near a wooden wall. A dog is lying on the ground in front of the establishment. The setting has wooden elements and a textured wall. The drawing is detailed with linework and light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1790
Medium
etching with touches of roulette on laid paper
Dimensions
4894 × 3500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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