Artwork
A Woman Carrying Two Children in a Basket, with a Musician
A Woman Carrying Two Children in a Basket, with a Musician is a watercolor print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Francesco Costa. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Woman Carrying Two Children in a Basket, with a Musician is an etching created by Giovanni Francesco Costa around 1747.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman sheltering under a large, patterned umbrella, carrying two children in a basket on her back, accompanied by a seated musician playing a stringed instrument.
Technique & Style
The work combines etching with hand-colored watercolor on laid paper, resulting in a detailed and vibrant scene. The use of color, particularly on the umbrella, adds to the image's sense of movement and life.
Artist & collection
