Milk below Maids
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1793
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows three people and a dog in what looks like a city alley. A woman in a red skirt and apron holds a bucket, pouring milk into a large metal container. A girl in a white dress and a boy in a dark coat stand nearby, watching. The dog sits on the ground, and a tall streetlamp stands in the background. The French text below means "Who wants milk? It’s all warm," hinting this is a milk vendor’s call. The cityscape in the distance looks hazy, like a busy London street. Next, check out how this image was made with engraving.
