Portrait of a Child
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Child is a 1887 by Thomas George Johnson, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a young girl sitting on a chair, wearing a white dress and a headscarf. She has dark hair and is looking to her right. The background is dark, and there is a large animal hide on the floor in front of her. The girl's expression is neutral, and her posture is relaxed. The animal hide appears to be a lion or tiger, with its mouth open and teeth visible. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the girl's clothing and the animal hide. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. You might also like to explore more works by the artist, Thomas George Johnson.
Thomas George Johnson (1844–1904) was an American artist.
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