A Smiling Child
1844
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1844
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
A Smiling Child is a 1844 oil by Richard Rothwell, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting depicts a young child with curly hair, wearing a white shirt and a light-colored jacket. The child is set against a backdrop of a garden or outdoor scene, with trees and bushes visible in the background. The child's face is the central focus of the painting, with their smile and gentle expression drawing the viewer's attention. The artist has used soft brushstrokes and muted colors to create a sense of warmth and intimacy in the scene. The painting is a portrait of a smiling child, rendered in oil paint on canvas. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Richard Rothwell.
Richard Rothwell (1800–1868) was an artist, born in Athlone.
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