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The Churchgoers

William Young Ottley

1804

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Churchgoers is a 1804 ink by William Young Ottley, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Young Ottley
When & what style?: 1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows two people standing together, dressed in long robes. The person on the left is holding a rosary, while the person on the right has a staff in their hand. There's a small animal, possibly a dog, lying on the ground near their feet. The figures are set against a dark background, with some decorative elements around them. The overall style of the image suggests a sense of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more works from this time period, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.