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Nannies with a Child

Jules Pascin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a garden scene with trees and greenery. The painting depicts a tranquil garden setting, where two large trees dominate the scene, with one having a dense green top and the other showing more branches. Between the trees, there is lush green vegetation, some tall plants or shrubs. In the foreground, there is a bench-like shape. This is in the style of Mary Cassatt. The artwork uses soft lines and a pastel color palette, giving it an impressionistic quality that focuses on capturing the leisurely and serene atmosphere of the garden space.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
watercolor and black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3222 × 4605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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