The Sportsmen Resting

The Sportsmen Resting

Isaac Cruikshank

1783

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

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.

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