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The Bud and the Blossom [recto]

Paul Lacroix

1831

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

The Bud and the Blossom [recto] is a 1831 graphite by Paul Lacroix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Lacroix
When & what style?: 1831 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a pencil drawing of a woman and a child, with the woman's face turned to the left and the child's face turned to the right. The woman has curly hair and is wearing a dress with a belt around her waist. The child is also wearing a dress and has curly hair. The background of the drawing is a light-colored paper. The drawing appears to be a portrait of the two individuals, with attention to detail in their facial features and clothing. The use of graphite on wove paper suggests a delicate and precise technique. The drawing is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement, characterized by its focus on emotion and beauty. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.