The Sportsmen Resting
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1783
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows four people in a cozy room. A man in a fancy hat stands near a window with framed pictures on the wall. A woman in a big hat sits holding a basket of flowers. Another woman is bent over, looking at a child who’s playing with a stick. The room feels warm and lived-in. The title *The Sportsmen Resting* hints this might be about a break after hunting or outdoor fun. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show details like the fabrics and faces. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.