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The Scholar

Edmond Eugène Valton

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young child sitting on a chair at a table, writing on a piece of paper. The child's facial features, short hair, and dark clothing are visible. On the table in front of them are an open book, a closed book, and an inkwell. In the background, there is a dimly lit room with a bookshelf filled with books.

Artwork Details

Date
1869
Medium
black chalk with stumping, heightened with white, on blue wove paper
Dimensions
4595 × 3259 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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