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Milchweib (Milk Seller)

Johann Feigel, after Johann Christian Brand

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman standing upright. She has her left hand on her hip and is holding a small jug or pot in her right hand. Her hair is covered by a cloth, and she is dressed in traditional clothing, including a skirt, an apron, and a long-sleeved top. She carries a bundle over her left shoulder. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
8799 × 11959 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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