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Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1900

The artwork depicts a group of people, mostly children, standing in line outside a bakery. They are dressed in dark, layered clothing suitable for cold weather. Each child holds a basket. The figures are shown from head to toe, standing closely together. Their faces are in shadow. The background features a window with the word "BAKERY" written above it. Inside the window, silhouettes of figures can be seen. The overall color palette is dark with warm highlights.
Artiste
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Datation
1900
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pastel on paperboard
Dimensions
49,69 × 74,93 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts a group of people, mostly children, standing in line outside a bakery. They are dressed in dark, layered clothing suitable for cold weather. Each child holds a basket. The figures are shown from head to toe, standing closely together. Their faces are in shadow. The background features a window with the word "BAKERY" written above it. Inside the window, silhouettes of figures can be seen. The overall color palette is dark with warm highlights.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901