1778
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Child and the Bulldog is a 1778 ink by Marguerite Gérard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a young child and a bulldog in a room. The child is sitting on the floor, and the bulldog is standing next to them. The child is reaching out to pet the bulldog. The scene is depicted in a simple, yet detailed way. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture. The painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. You can learn more about Romanticism by exploring the movement Romanticism.
Marguerite Gérard (French pronunciation: ; 28 January 1761 in Grasse – 18 May 1837 in Paris) was a French painter and printmaker working in the Rococo style.
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