The image features a full-body pencil sketch of two figures. The main figure, an adult, is seated with a child on their lap, facing each other. The adult has a detailed face with distinct facial features and long, flowing hair that is styled in waves. Their expression is serene and attentive as they look directly at the child. The child is turned towards the adult, nestled against them with their head turned slightly away from the viewer, revealing only the back of their short, curly hair. Both figures are depicted with minimal clothing, resembling the drapes and folds often seen in classical attire, with the adult figure wrapped in a long garment that flows to the ground. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and unadorned.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775/80
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3178 × 4740 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original