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The Weaver (La Tisserande)

François Bonvin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person seated next to a spinning wheel. The person's body is turned slightly to the side with hands in front, engaged with the spinning wheel. They wear a long-sleeved garment with a vest, and their face is partially obscured by a bonnet. Light streams in through a large window behind them, casting shadows on the floor and walls. The spinning wheel is detailed with surrounding tools nearby.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3196 × 5091 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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