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Schneckenweib (Snail Seller)

Carl Conti, after Johann Christian Brand

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman sitting with her arms crossed. She has a serene expression and is wearing a cap. She is dressed in modest clothing and there are baskets filled with shellfish, a lantern, and a draped cloth around her on a wooden surface. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
8895 × 12165 px
Public Domain
Yes
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