1784
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Girl at School is a 1784 ink by David Allan, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A girl sits on the floor, holding a wooden tablet with letters carved into it. She wears a simple dress and a cap, looking off to the side with a quiet focus. Her bare feet peek out from under her skirt, and a book lies open beside her. The tablet she holds is labeled with Latin words, suggesting she’s learning. This print uses soft brown tones, giving it a gentle, old-fashioned feel. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
David Allan (13 February 1744 – 6 August 1796) was a Scottish painter, limner, and illustrator, best known for historical subjects and genre works.
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