Child with Pet Dog
1825
pastel
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1825
pastel
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Child with Pet Dog is a 1825 pastel by Micah Williams, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a young girl sitting in a wooden chair, holding a small dog. She’s dressed in a loose white dress with lace trim, and her hair is pulled back under a white cap. A larger dog sits on the floor beside her, looking up. The background is a plain, dark green color. The artist used soft pastel colors, giving the scene a gentle, warm feel. The girl’s expression is calm, and the dogs add a sense of comfort. Look up pastel to see how this soft medium works.
