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A Woman Carrying a Bundle of Sticks

Heinrich Zille

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person walking along a path. They are hunched over, carrying a large bundle on their back, and using a walking stick with their right hand. The person is wearing a long, dark garment that reaches their feet and simple shoes. In the background, there is a natural landscape with vegetation, including a bush or small tree. The horizon line shows fields under a wide sky, suggesting a rural or wilderness setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1902
Medium
etching and soft-ground etching in brown on wove cream paper
Dimensions
3622 × 4530 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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