1830
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Child is a 1830 graphite by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This pencil drawing shows the head and shoulders of a young child. The child has long, straight hair and looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The drawing is done in graphite, with varying line weights and shading that give the image depth and texture. The child's features are softly rendered, with gentle curves and smooth lines. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the child is lost in thought. If you like this style, you might enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French: ; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
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![Head of a Young Man [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/f3e12a86c43ae2a0/thumb.webp)
