The image is a pencil sketch depicting three adult figures and one child figure in a classical style. The adult figure on the left is shown in a three-quarter view, slightly turned towards the central figures, with one arm resting on her chin. She is dressed in draped clothing, and her hair is styled in a bun. The central figure is seated with a child on her lap, who appears to be reaching towards her. She is also clad in draped garments with a veil-like covering over her head. The child's body is captured from the back, while reaching up with his left hand. To the right, another adult figure stands, shown in partial profile, leaning slightly forward with one hand to their face and the other resting on a draped surface. The attire of this figure also consists of draped clothing. All figures are placed against a bare background, with no distinct setting or objects present beyond their immediate draped seat.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775/80
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4825 × 3440 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original