Kindly Martine
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman in a flowing dress pouring liquid from a pitcher while a servant boy in rough clothes holds a tray. Behind them, a bust sits on a pedestal, and a few chickens peck at the ground. The background has rough, sketchy lines like unfinished walls or ruins. The artist used quick, loose strokes—no smooth shading here. The scene looks like a moment frozen in time, but the details feel hurried, almost like a first draft. Next, check out Baudouin, Pierre-Antoine to see how his other works compare.
