The image shows a close-up view of several children's faces. The children are positioned closely together, facing in various directions with different expressions. They have youthful facial features with plump cheeks and expressive eyes. Their hair varies from curly to straight, and some wear hats or head coverings with ribbons or flowers. The children are dressed in period clothing with collars and frills, including one child wearing a necklace with a cross pendant. The background is a plain cross-hatched pattern.

Nine Children's Heads

1765

Medium: etching on laid paper
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1751 to 1775
Image size: 4768 × 2778px

Description

The image shows a close-up view of several children's faces. The children are positioned closely together, facing in various directions with different expressions. They have youthful facial features with plump cheeks and expressive eyes. Their hair varies from curly to straight, and some wear hats or head coverings with ribbons or flowers. The children are dressed in period clothing with collars and frills, including one child wearing a necklace with a cross pendant. The background is a plain cross-hatched pattern.

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