The image is a sketch showing a partial view of two figures. On the right, an individual is seated, displaying an upper body view, with one arm bent and possibly resting on their lap. The figure is sketched with simplified facial features, without detailed expression, and appears to have short to medium length hair. The clothing of this individual is not detailed, with only basic outlines suggesting garments draped around the body. The left side shows another figure with only a suggestion of the upper body and head, facing towards the seated individual. The background is plain and unadorned,…
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Study of a Mother and Child [verso]

Sir David Wilkie (Scottish, 1785 - 1841)

Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 13.4 x 10.3 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.)
Culture
Scottish
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
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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