The Cottage Door

Sir David Wilkie

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two women and a child standing in a doorway. One woman is inside the doorway, placing her hand on the other woman's shoulder, who is outside holding a child. The woman inside has a rounded face with defined features, wearing a bonnet, long-sleeved dress, and an apron. The woman outside has a solemn expression, wearing a scarf, a plain dress, and a shawl. The child she holds is wearing a bonnet and a long dress. A dog is scratching itself nearby, and a broom, shovel, and potted plants are on the ground. The background shows a rustic wall with hanging laundry, a wooden structure, and vine leaves growing above the doorway.