Artwork
Child with a tambourine
Child with a tambourine is an oil painting by François-Hubert Drouais. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Child with a Tambourine is a 1772 oil painting by François-Hubert Drouais, a French artist known for his portraits of high-society subjects. The work is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young child with a tambourine, dressed in fashionable attire with a light-colored shirt, white ruffles, and a pink sash. The child's neutral expression and upward gaze create a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Drouais's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the child's face and the tambourine. The soft, muted background color helps to focus the viewer's eye on the subject.
History & Provenance
Created in 1772, the painting reflects Drouais's skill as a portrait painter during the late reign of Louis XV. It is now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.
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