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Strohschneider (Straw Cutter)

Quirin Mark, after Johann Christian Brand

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in a three-quarter view, leaning forward while carrying a large wooden contraption on his back. He has a composed facial expression, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a long coat, a vest, knee-length breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
8881 × 12085 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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