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Little Girl Pouting, by Unknown, oil, 1794

Little Girl Pouting

Unknown

1794

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Little Girl Pouting is a 1794 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1794 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a young girl with long, wavy brown hair and a white dress. She is holding her right hand to her chest and has a pouty expression on her face. The background is dark, with visible brushstrokes. The girl's dress is white, and she has a red shawl draped over her left shoulder. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a small, dark headband on her forehead. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting.

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