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The Dictation

Pierre Lelu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals, a woman and a man, depicted from head to knee, seated close to each other. The woman sits on the left, slightly turned towards the man, with her head resting on her hand as she gazes downward. Her facial features are softly defined and she wears a headscarf that partially covers her long hair. She is dressed in a long gown with voluminous sleeves. The man, seated on the right, leans towards a table while writing with a quill on a sheet of paper. His face, seen in profile, exhibits sharp features framed by wavy hair and an elaborate hat adorned with large feathers. His attire is loose-fitting, with a cloak or coat that falls around him in gentle folds. The table between them holds an ink pot. The background is simple, with a textured appearance.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3943 × 5144 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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