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Dutch School, 18th Century — A family group
Dutch School, 18th Century

A family group

An 18th-century Dutch family group rendered in black chalk heightened with white on light brown paper. The composition captures the domestic intimacy and social structure of middle-class family life.

Medium
Black chalk heightened with white, on light brown paper;
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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master and British Works on Paper

July 1, 2022

Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Lot 120

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Dutch School, 18th Century, A family group

An 18th-century Dutch family group rendered in black chalk heightened with white on light brown paper. The composition captures the domestic intimacy and social structure of middle-class family life.

Medium
Black chalk heightened with white, on light brown paper;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Figure Study, Dutch School, Family Portrait, Social Commentary, Group Study, Black Chalk, Domestic Scene, 18th Century

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