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The sentiment the figures display, their solid positioning in space, the compositional balance between the triangle made by the family group and the circular form of the fountain and the play of strong colours across the picture’s surface make this one of Lancret’s most accomplished paintings.
Title
A Lady in a Garden taking Coffee with some Children
Date
probably 1742
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 88.9 x W 97.8 cm
Accession number
NG6422
Acquisition method
Bequeathed by Sir John Heathcoat Amory, with life interest to Lady Amory by whom presented, 1973
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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