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The Milkmaid

French 17th Century

Associated Names

French 17th Century

Artist

The image depicts a person with curly hair standing upright and facing the viewer. They are balancing a jug on their head and carrying a large basket with their right arm. The person is wearing a long dress with voluminous sleeves and an apron. In the background, there are several people, some with animals, trees, buildings, and a cloudy sky, creating a rustic backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 9.5 × 6.9 cm (3 3/4 × 2 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1969.15.901

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65507193

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