Portrait of a Child
1898
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1898
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
This painting depicts a young child with long, curly brown hair and bangs, wearing a dark green dress with a white fur collar. The child's face is blurred, and they are set against a light-colored background with vertical brushstrokes. To the right of the child, a swan is visible, although it is not the main focus of the painting. The brushstrokes in the painting are loose and expressive, giving the image a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of softness and delicacy, with the child's features blending into the surrounding colors. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Berthe Morisot.
