The image shows a sketch with three figures: a man, a woman, and an infant. The man stands slightly to the left, the woman is seated, and the infant is held between them. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing a loose garment. The woman has long facial features, wearing a headscarf and draped garment. The infant faces forward with outstretched arms. The setting is suggested to be traditional or historical, with expressive lines and a simple blue backdrop. In the top right corner, there is a smaller sketch of a female bust. The scene is depicted in soft dark shades, resembling a sketch or study, with undefined backgrounds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1770s
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened in white and pink gouache on blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3789 × 3281 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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