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Schadow and His Family

Johann Gottfried Schadow

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of individuals, mostly visible from the waist up. Two women are seated at the center, facing each other, with their heads inclined toward a book that one of them holds. They both have curly, dark hair. The women are dressed in long-sleeved gowns with high waistlines and shawls. Surrounding them are several men and women, seated behind them, dressed in period attire that includes hats and coats. The man to the left is leaning over, wearing a top hat. In the background are lightly drawn horizontal lines, creating a sense of depth without specific scenery or objects shown.

Artwork Details

Date
1794/95
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3091 × 4715 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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