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Seated Peasant Woman with Sleeping Child

Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a woman seated with a child on her back. The woman is wearing a long dress and a hat, and she carries a jug. The child is dressed similarly to the woman and appears secure. In the foreground, there is a carved stone with inscriptions and foliage. The background is a detailed sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1758/1759
Medium
etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
Dimensions
3496 × 4337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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