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The Tale of the Cooper's Wife

Attributed to Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with a large barrel. The drawing illustrates an indoor setting featuring a large barrel, with other objects like a woven basket on the wall and an overturned stool or similar structure on the floor. The area has a rustic ambiance. The use of graphite or charcoal gives it a soft, textured quality, and highlights a monochromatic palette, with emphasis on texture and form.

Artwork Details

Date
1767
Medium
black, white, and red chalks with stumping on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
3511 × 3983 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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