A Child on a Couch, No.2
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting depicts a young child reclining on a couch, with their head resting on a pillow. The child is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and their legs are stretched out to the side. The couch appears to be positioned in front of a window, with a faint grid pattern visible in the background. The artist's use of drypoint on laid paper creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the child is lost in thought. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look into Whistler, James McNeill.
