Three Children
1840
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1840
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting features three children sitting on a red cushion, with the youngest in the center and the other two on either side. The youngest child is holding a silver rattle, while the other two are dressed in formal attire. The background is a dark red wall with a red curtain hanging from the top. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the children's faces and clothing standing out against the darker background. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
