Marie Louise Petit at the Age of 105, with Her Young Nurse
Carrogis, Louis de, called Carmontelle
1765
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Carrogis, Louis de, called Carmontelle
1765
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see an old woman, Marie Louise Petit, sitting with her young nurse. She's 105 years old in this portrait. The artist drew this with attention to detail, showing the old woman's wrinkles and the nurse's gentle touch, which makes this portrait interesting because it shows a tender moment between two people from different generations. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: watercolor.
