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Infantry in Arms, by William H. Lippincott, ink, 1887

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Overview

Infantry in Arms is a 1887 ink by William H. Lippincott, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William H. Lippincott
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a woman and four children gathered around a table, with a fireplace in the background. The woman is sitting in a chair, while the children are standing or sitting around her. The table is set with a white tablecloth and various objects, including a vase, a bowl, and a plate. In the background, there is a fireplace with a mantle, and several objects are displayed on the mantle, including a clock, a vase, and a picture frame. The room is decorated with various objects, including a plant, a chair, and a rug. The image is a detailed and realistic depiction of a domestic scene, with a focus on the relationships between the people and objects in the room. To learn more about the techniques used to create this image, explore the technique of etching.

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