Artwork
Portrait of a Young Boy
Portrait of a Young Boy is an oil painting. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
No specific conservation history or current condition is provided in the available documentation.
The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, as indicated by its classification as a painting and the recorded material of oil paint and canvas, as indicated by. Its dimensions measure approximately 59.1 × 50.2 cm, dating to 1700. The portrait depicts a young boy in a straightforward composition typical of 18th‑century portraiture, rendered with fine brushwork that emphasizes facial detail and subtle modeling of light.
The painting is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection and was owned by Jules Bache. No specific conservation history or current condition is provided in the available documentation.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1700, this oil painting on canvas is attributed to Sébastien Bourdon. The work, which depicts a young boy, entered the collection of the prominent financier Jules Bache at some point prior to its current status. It is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains part of the institution's permanent holdings.
While the specific circumstances of its original commission and the detailed chain of ownership between its creation and Bache's acquisition are not specified in the available records, the attribution to Bourdon and the date of inception around the turn of the eighteenth century establish its historical context.
The painting Portrait of a Young Boy is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is located within the institution's permanent holdings. The work, an oil on canvas portrait dated to 1700, is attributed to Sébastien Bourdon. While the specific museum accession number is not provided in the available records, the inventory notes that the piece was previously owned by Jules Bache.
The artwork measures 59.1 cm in height and 50.2 cm in width. No specific exhibition history or dates of public display are documented in the provided sources, limiting the record to its current institutional location and prior private ownership.
Overview
This oil painting, titled Portrait of a Young Boy, presents a direct depiction of its subject. The artwork features a young boy with dark, curly hair, dressed in a dark robe and a white collar. His gaze is fixed forward, creating a direct engagement with the observer.
The artist employs a dark background to emphasize the boy's form and features, contributing to the painting's overall dramatic effect.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a young boy, whose dark, curly hair frames a face with a neutral expression. He is attired in a dark robe draped over his shoulders, contrasted by a crisp white collar. His direct gaze, with eyes seemingly fixed on the viewer, establishes an immediate connection. This straightforward presentation of the subject, devoid of overt emotion, invites contemplation of his presence and character.
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