Artwork
Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)
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.
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- Inscribed:stamped lower right verso in black: 012; upper left in stone: C. Bourget.
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 soft, smudged lines suggesting hair and clothing. A plain background allows the face to be the focal point, while loose, dark marks indicate facial features and attire.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a spontaneous style, leaving some edges rough and unfinished. The loose, expressive lines and smudged areas evoke a sense of quick observation, capturing a simple moment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, Etude d'enfant is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that involves drawing on stone or metal plates with grease-based tools.
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