Boy with Pitcher (La Régalade)

About this work

This painting shows a young boy in a white shirt, holding a large pitcher above his head with both hands. The boy is drinking from the pitcher, and water is spilling down his chin. The background is dark, which makes the boy and the pitcher stand out. The boy's face is tilted back, and his eyes are closed as he drinks. His shirt is loose and billowy, and it's pulled up over his elbows as he holds the pitcher. The pitcher itself is large and ornate, with a wide mouth and a handle on the side. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used bold brushstrokes to capture the texture of the boy's clothing and the pitcher. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Édouard Manet.