Who painted Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)?

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) was painted by Camille Bourget in 1895.

Where can I see Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)?

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)?

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)?

Museum-quality prints of Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)

Camille Bourget , 1895

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Camille Bourget. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in stone: C. Bourget.; stamped lower right verso in black: 012

About this work

Overview

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is a 1895 lithograph by Camille Bourget, executed in black on heavy Japan paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a child's face turned slightly away, with dark, steady eyes and a soft, blurred facial structure. The subject's hair and clothing are suggested by loose, smudged lines.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, expressive strokes, eschewing tight outlines in favor of a spontaneous, impressionistic style. The lithograph's loose execution and emphasis on capturing a fleeting moment reflect Impressionist principles.

Context

The work showcases the artist's use of lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for expressive, gestural mark-making.