A Pregnant Young Woman and a Young Man with a Staff

1750s

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Artist, Venetian, 1720 - 1778

The image shows two figures standing in full body. The figure on the left is facing slightly towards the right with an extended arm reaching towards the other figure. This person has a profile view, short hair, and may have a headscarf. The figure on the right is bent forward slightly, potentially using a cane for support. Their facial features are simple with curly hair. Both figures wear loose, robe-like garments covering them from shoulder to foot. The figure on the right is holding a cane or staff. The background is plain with no additional context.

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., April 1986.

Wikidata ID

Q64572343

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