Boy Holding a Tray
1890
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1890
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a young boy holding a tray with a glass on it. He is wearing a dark-colored robe and has short dark hair. The boy is looking to his left, and the background is a plain gray color. The boy's expression is serious, and he seems to be focused on the task at hand. The glass on the tray appears to be filled with a clear liquid, possibly water or wine. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Ferdinand Roybet.
