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A New England Peddler

Henry Wolf

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly man and a young woman in a garden. The man wears a suit, including a waistcoat and a top hat, and has a beard. He looks down at the young woman who is sitting on the ground next to him. She has curly hair and is focused on her task. She wears a long dress with long sleeves and a shawl. She is using scissors and a piece of cloth for a craft. There are baskets nearby filled with items. In the background, there is a wooden house facade with foliage and the ground has grass and flowers.

Artwork Details

Date
1885
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
2746 × 4054 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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