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The Drawing Lesson
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
By copying a classical bust, a woman is refining her drawing skills. The room’s decor is inspired by classical antiquity and the woman’s attire, too, is reminiscent of a Greek or Roman robe. Accompanying this painting is The Music Lesson, also shown here. Both works highlight the importance placed on art education for affluent women in the 19th century.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe tekenles. 1808. Louis Moritz. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
