Playing Soldier
1743
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1743
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting depicts three children and a dog in a landscape setting. The children are dressed in 18th-century attire, with the boy on the left wearing a red coat and the girl in the center wearing a white dress. The boy on the right is holding a staff, and the dog is standing behind them. The scene appears to be a playful moment, with the children engaged in a game or activity. The artist has captured the innocence and joy of childhood in this portrait. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of Philippe Mercier.
