Round and Sound, Five Pence a Pound, Duke Cherries
1795
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1795
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of people standing outside a building. A woman in a white dress and hat is holding a basket of cherries, while a man in a blue jacket and hat is standing behind her. Two children, one in a yellow suit and the other in a brown suit, are also present. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a stone building with columns. The overall atmosphere is one of everyday life, with the people going about their daily activities. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.