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Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)

Camille Bourget

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is a 1895 ink by Camille Bourget, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Camille Bourget
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a child’s face turned slightly away, with soft, smudged lines for hair and clothing. The eyes are dark and steady, while the rest of the face stays light and blurred. The paper has streaks and splatters, like ink was wiped or dripped. The artist used quick, loose strokes—no tight outlines. This style fits the Impressionist idea of capturing a moment fast, not perfect. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.