Portrait of a Child
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a young child sitting in a chair. The child looks quiet and still, and the artist paid close attention to the details of their face and clothes. The way the child's eyes are cast downward adds a sense of calm to the portrait. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
