Growing Family 1793

"Growing Family" (1793) is an etching by German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. The print depicts a family group in a rural setting. Two women sit on the ground, holding babies while a young girl stands nearby. A man dressed in finery looks on from behind the women. The setting includes trees and a cottage, suggesting a peaceful and prosperous environment. Chodowiecki is well-known for his evocative depictions of everyday life and social commentary. The print is likely part of a series of etchings depicting aspects of life.