1853
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Edward Robert Hughes as a child is a 1853 oil by Arthur Hughes, a British Romanticism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a young boy standing in front of a dark background. He is wearing a long, light-colored robe with loose sleeves. The boy has fair skin and blonde hair that is curled at the ends. He is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The boy's robe is a simple, loose-fitting garment that falls to his ankles. His hands are by his sides, and his feet are bare. The dark background behind him is almost black, which makes the boy stand out. This painting is an example of a portrait by Arthur Hughes, who was known for his work in the Pre-Raphaelite style.
Arthur Hughes (27 January 1832 – 22 December 1915) was an English painter and illustrator associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
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