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Sleeping Peasant and Standing Spinner

Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals in a pastoral setting. One person is seated on the ground with their head resting on a sack. They wear a wide-brimmed hat, a loose-fitting coat, and trousers. The other person stands beside them holding a spindle in their right hand. Their face is covered with a headscarf, and they wear a long-sleeved garment with a wide apron. Nearby are three sheep and a goat, along with a small basket and a stick on the ground. The background features grassy terrain with foliage and a small hill.

Artwork Details

Date
1763
Medium
etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2987 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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