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Figurine Seller with Two Girls

Salomon Gessner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three women from the waist up, standing closely together. The woman on the left stands in a profile view with her face turned towards the others, her hair styled up with gentle waves framing her face. She wears a sleeveless garment with a gathered waist. The woman in the middle is facing slightly towards the viewer, with curly hair cascading down her shoulders. Her facial features are soft with rounded cheeks, and her attire appears similar to that of the first woman. The woman on the right holds a basket filled with small sculptures and figures; her hair is shorter and styled in soft waves. She wears a dress with short sleeves and a gathered neckline. They are situated in an outdoor setting with a large urn adorned with sculpted figures and lush foliage visible behind them. In the background, there are relief sculptures of figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4257 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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