This is a drawing of a rustic interior scene. The image depicts a room within an old structure. Inside, the space is filled with various household items and exposed wooden beams line the ceiling. An open hearth is on the left side and a cat is resting nearby. Wooden stairs are on the right. Barrels and containers are stacked against the walls. The composition features a subdued palette of browns and grays.

Interior of a Farmhouse with Figures

late 18th century

Medium: pen and brown and black ink with brown wash heightened with white over black chalk on laid paper
Classification: Drawing
Period: 1726 to 1750
Image size: 4961 × 3593px

Description

This is a drawing of a rustic interior scene. The image depicts a room within an old structure. Inside, the space is filled with various household items and exposed wooden beams line the ceiling. An open hearth is on the left side and a cat is resting nearby. Wooden stairs are on the right. Barrels and containers are stacked against the walls. The composition features a subdued palette of browns and grays.

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