亜墨利加|American Family with a Dancing Daughter
1861
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1861
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a stiff black suit and top hat standing beside a seated woman in a wide skirt and fancy collar. Their daughter dances in front of them, arms out, wearing a dark dress with a ruffled pink skirt. The background is plain, but the figures stand out in bold colors—black, pink, and blue. The man’s serious face and the woman’s calm pose contrast with the girl’s lively movement. The print’s flat colors and clear outlines are typical of its style. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
