Boy on a Ram
1794
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1794
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a young boy riding a ram. He wears a white hat, a red sash, and a black and orange outfit. The boy holds a stick in his right hand and looks to the right. The ram has a bell around its neck. The background is a blue sky with trees and bushes. The boy's expression is serious, and the ram seems calm. The painting's colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue. If you're interested in learning more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
