A young girl is seated on a pied-à-terre, holding a tablet and drawing pen with her left hand. Next to her two naked children with palette and etching needle. To the right at the base of the pedestal is a portfolio with sheets sticking out. Proof of the membership card of the Society of Drawing 'Art be our Purpose' by J. D'Ancona., Pictura flanked by two putti, print maker: Jacob Ernst Marcus, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Hermanus Fock, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1801, paper, etching, h 120 mm × w 146 mm

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