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Kneeling Woman Instructing a Child

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures kneeling on the ground facing towards the right side. One figure is an adult pointing upwards with their left hand and the other figure is a smaller child. The adult's facial features are in profile with short, wavy hair, looking towards the direction they are pointing. The child faces right with hands raised towards their face, less detailed in features and partially turned away. Both figures wear long robes or garments depicted in a monochrome style with shading indicating folds. The background is plain with no distinct details, emphasizing the two figures. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black chalk and gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
2982 × 4313 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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