Interior of a House
1763
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1763
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white image shows two people in a dim, cluttered room. One person is kneeling by a basket of fish and shellfish, holding a small bird. The other stands nearby, draped in a long cloak, reaching toward a child who clutches a stick. The floor is scattered with shells and leaves, and a thatched roof peeks through the top edge. The artist used a mix of dark lines and light touches to create depth, especially in the fabrics and textures. The fish and shells suggest this scene might be about daily life or trade. Next, check out the technique: etching.
