The image shows two adults and a child in a dimly lit room. One adult, seen from behind, is standing full-length in front of a window, pulling back thick curtains to let light in. The other adult is partially visible, sitting up in bed with most of their upper body and profile shown, passively supporting a child being held by the standing adult. The child is cradled in the arms of the adult nearest them, with detail visible on a small portion of their face and body. The room is monochromatic with soft lighting, enhancing a mellow atmosphere, and features minimal furniture and textures visible beyond the individuals.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1926
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, false-biting, softground etching, and roulette on Arches laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4358 × 3415 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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