Two Children in the Snow

George Du Maurier

Associated Names
George Du Maurier

Artist, British, 1834 - 1896

The image shows a detailed, monochromatic pastoral scene with two figures walking on a path. The figures are dressed in period attire with hats, their shadows stretching across the sunlit path. Surrounding them are tall leafless trees with intricate shadows and bare branches. A house is faintly visible in the distance amidst the foliage. The landscape features detailed linework emphasizing texture, light, and shadow, creating a serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink over graphite with scratching-out on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.1 x 32.8 cm (8 5/16 x 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.46

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1986-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: DM

Wikidata ID

Q64571347

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