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Woman Feeding Chickens

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Jean-Baptiste Hüet, I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in a three-quarter view, seated and facing slightly to the left. She is depicted from the thighs up, with one leg slightly extended and resting her arm on a basket. She has an upturned face, delicate features, curly hair tied back, and some tendrils framing her face. She wears a flowing garment with a fitted bodice, full sleeves, and soft lines suggesting a fluid texture. A dog stands by her side and there are several chickens, including a rooster, in the foreground. The background features loosely sketched trees or foliage, creating a sense of depth and natural environment.

Artwork Details

Medium
chalk manner printed in red and black on laid paper
Dimensions
3244 × 4385 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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