1830
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Portrait of a Young Child is a 1830 oil by Margaret Sarah Carpenter, a British Romanticism work, depicting Infant, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait features a young child with fair skin and short, light hair. The child is dressed in a white, off-the-shoulder garment, and their gaze is directed to the left. The background of the painting is a muted blue-gray color. The child's expression is neutral, and their posture suggests a sense of calmness. The artist's use of soft brushstrokes and gentle color palette creates a soothing atmosphere. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, look up Margaret Sarah Carpenter.
Margaret Sarah Carpenter (née Geddes; 1793 – 13 November 1872) was an English painter. Noted in her time, she mostly painted portraits in the manner of Sir Thomas Lawrence. She was a close friend of Richard Parkes Bonington.
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