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Head of a Child, by British 18th Century, chalk, 1730

Head of a Child

British 18th Century

1730

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Portrait Infant

Dominant colour

Head of a Child is a 1730 chalk by British 18th Century, a Baroque work, depicting Infant, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
British 18th Century
When & what style?
1730 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a simple portrait of a child's head. It's drawn with black, red, and white chalk on brown paper. The artist used these chalks to create a soft, gentle face. The child's features are delicate and subtle. The drawing is quiet and intimate, focusing on the child's expression. To learn more about this style of drawing, look at the technique: chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of British 18th Century
Artist

British 18th Century

This artist left small, precise pictures from 18th-century Britain—buildings, faces, and landscapes etched or drawn in ink and chalk.

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