Old Chairs to Mend
1795
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1795
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a small workshop with two women standing near a ladder and broken chairs. One woman wears a white dress with a cap, the other a brown apron and red cap. A man on the floor works on a chair, and a dog lies near him. The room has a window showing a distant view, and a half-finished chair leans against the wall. The title at the bottom reads *Old Chairs to Mend*, hinting this is about fixing everyday objects. The artist used a method called engraving, which creates fine lines to build up detail. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
