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Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms

William Glackens

1904

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early Modern Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms is a 1904 ink by William Glackens, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Glackens
When & what style?: 1904 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a group of people, mostly women and children, gathered together. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, including hats and long coats. The scene is depicted in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and dark shading. The artist has used a range of techniques, including cross-hatching, to create texture and depth. The image appears to be a study or sketch, rather than a finished work of art. It may have been created as a preparatory drawing for a larger painting. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Impressionism movement.