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Breton Spinner (Fileuse Bretonne)

François Bonvin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated and holding a spindle in their hands. The person's head is facing downward, with facial features partially covered by a bonnet. They are wearing a long dress with visible sleeves. A spinning wheel is also depicted, and the background is plain with no details.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3577 × 4557 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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