Poor Boy Showing His Navel
1758
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1758
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a barefoot boy in tattered clothes, standing with his hands on his hips. His shirt is open, revealing his chest and stomach. Behind him, a half-open door frames a dark room with a bed and a lantern on the wall. The boy’s pose and exposed skin were likely meant to highlight his poverty. The artist used simple lines to show his worn clothes and the rough texture of the walls. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.
