John Sherburne
1840
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1840
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
The painting depicts a young child sitting in a chair, holding an apple and cherries. The child is dressed in a yellow dress with puffy sleeves and a white ruffled collar. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the child stand out. The child's face is blurred, but their eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of innocence and simplicity.
