The image depicts a person seated at a loom, with their side profile visible. The individual appears to be focused on their task, engaging with the mechanisms of the loom. The person's face is partially visible as they look down at their work. They are wearing a cap or bonnet that partially covers their face and mostly covers their hair. The person's clothing includes a garment with long sleeves and an overlay that might be a vest or apron. A window behind them allows light into the room, which is lined with wooden structures and the loom's apparatus. The background features the loom's frame and tools, emphasizing the setting of a traditional workspace for textile crafting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1871
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3298 × 5203 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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