This is a drawing of a rustic interior with various objects. The drawing depicts a scene showing an interior space with individuals in casual poses. The central figure is standing, wearing a hat and holding an object. Another individual sits with their back turned in profile and a third is in a relaxed pose near a doorway. The room is filled with containers and simple furnishings. Near the seated individuals, there is a dog. The style of the drawing is characteristic of etching techniques, with fine lines creating depth and texture that bring focus to the interior setting and its occupants.
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Interior with Three Boys and a Dog

Sir David Wilkie (Scottish, 1785 - 1841)

c. 1813

Medium
etching on chine collé
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 7.5 x 4.4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.) ; page size: 44.5 x 29.9 cm (17 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)
Culture
Scottish
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Richard A. Simms
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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