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Boy with Cigar, by Unknown, 1855

Boy with Cigar

Unknown

1855

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Boy with Cigar is a 1855 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting, "Boy with Cigar," depicts a young boy sitting on a chair, wearing a hat, a loose-fitting shirt, and dark pants. He is holding a cigar in his mouth and has his hands resting on the arms of the chair. The boy's facial expression is neutral, and his posture suggests a sense of calmness. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the boy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you can explore the work of artists who have mastered it, such as Leonardo da Vinci.

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