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Nurse and Children in the Fields

George Keating after George Morland

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of individuals outdoors. A woman is seated on a rock, surrounded by three children. Two children are standing beside her, and one is seated on the ground. The woman appears to be a nurse, wearing a white bonnet with ruffles, a dark shawl, and a white gown. The children are dressed in light-colored clothing, with various accessories like wide-brimmed hats and flowers. The background features a dense forest with trees and vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3522 × 4816 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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