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The Letter

Johann Eleazar Schenau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two women, a man, and a child standing in front of a plain background. The seated women have intricate hairstyles with curls and possible headpieces. The man standing has wavy hair tied back. One woman is holding an object and the other has her hands on her lap. The man has his hand near his mouth. The individuals are dressed in 18th-century clothing, with voluminous, ruffled garments and patterns. The child is also dressed in period attire and is holding onto a chair.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3338 × 4684 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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