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The image shows a group of figures engaged in a scene. Two women are seated on the floor in the foreground, one reaching out with her hand, while a child or baby lies in front of them. The faces of the individuals are illuminated, showcasing delicate facial features and soft expressions. The women have loosely styled hair and wear draped garments. Another figure, a small child, stands with arms outstretched on a surface, while one of the women nearby leans on the surface and gazes upward. The background is nondescript, emphasizing the interaction among the characters in the foreground. Loose…
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The Little Preacher

Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732 - 1806)

late 1770s

Medium
brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 34.9 x 46.7 cm (13 3/4 x 18 3/8 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
The Armand Hammer Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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