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Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn

Various Artists , 1784

Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn, by Various Artists, ink, 1784
Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn, by Various Artists, ink, 1784

Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Various Artists. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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About this work

Overview

This print, 'Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn', is a decorative work featuring a domestic scene within an ornate border. The image is rendered in multiple techniques on silk satin.

Technique & Style

The print combines color etching, wash manner, and stipple engraving, enhanced with gold leaf and hand coloring, including silver paint. The use of various techniques and materials creates a rich, layered appearance.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a serene domestic moment: a woman sketches at a table while children play with yarn, set against a cozy room backdrop. The juxtaposition of the everyday scene with the elaborate border suggests a contrast between the mundane and the ornate.

Seated Woman Embroidering
Seated Woman Embroidering, Various Artists

Artist & collection

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn?

Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn was painted by Various Artists in 1784.

Where can I see Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn?

Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn?

Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn?

Museum-quality prints of Seated Woman Sketching a Design for Embroidery and Children Winding Yarn are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.