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The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy

William Morris Hunt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young boy seated with a musical instrument, likely a hurdy-gurdy, in his lap. He gazes off to the side with a relaxed expression. The boy wears a jacket with visible buttons and a white shirt collar. The background includes a textured wall and bare branches with a few leaves.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
lithograph in black with tan stone tint on wove paper
Dimensions
2465 × 3150 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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