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Portrait of Children

George Augustus Baker

1853

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Children is a 1853 unspecified by George Augustus Baker, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: George Augustus Baker
When & what style?: 1853
Where can I see it?: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features four children in a landscape setting. The child on the left wears a dark coat with gold buttons, while the one in the center is dressed in a white dress with pink bows on the shoulders. The child on the right sports a red jacket, and the one in front wears a green jacket. The children are engaged in various activities, with the one in the center holding a bubble wand and the one in front playing with a small bowl and spoon. The background of the painting depicts a serene landscape with trees, hills, and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of innocence and playfulness, capturing a moment of childhood joy. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore George Augustus Baker's works.