A Domestic Scene: Woman Warming Clothes and Children in Front of a Fire 1744 - 1798

"A Domestic Scene: Woman Warming Clothes and Children in Front of a Fire" is a sepia-toned etching created by Italian artist Vincenzio Vangelisti between 1744 and 1798. The drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a woman warming clothes for her two children by the fire. The soft, hazy lines of the etching convey a sense of intimacy and warmth, emphasizing the domesticity of the scene. Vangelisti, known for his genre paintings and drawings, captures a poignant moment of everyday life, highlighting the simple pleasures and challenges of family life in the 18th century.