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The image shows two figures standing in full body. The figure on the left is facing slightly towards the right with an extended arm reaching towards the other figure. This person has a profile view, short hair, and may have a headscarf. The figure on the right is bent forward slightly, potentially using a cane for support. Their facial features are simple with curly hair. Both figures wear loose, robe-like garments covering them from shoulder to foot. The figure on the right is holding a cane or staff. The background is plain with no additional context.
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The image shows two figures standing in full body. The figure on the left is facing slightly towards the right with an extended arm reaching towards the other figure. This person has a profile view, short hair, and may have a headscarf. The figure on the right is bent forward slightly, potentially using a cane for support. Their facial features are simple with curly hair. Both figures wear loose, robe-like garments covering them from shoulder to foot. The figure on the right is holding a cane or staff. The background is plain with no additional context.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Pregnant Young Woman and a Young Man with a Staff

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Date
1750s
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 8.8 x 9.2 cm (3 7/16 x 3 5/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1985.70.2
Credit line
Anonymous gift in honor of Andrew Robison
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • figure
  • Venetian

NGA object ID 66608. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.