Artwork
Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child)
Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Camille Bourget. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Etude d'enfant (Study of a Child) is a 1895 lithograph by Camille Bourget, executed in black on heavy Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a child's face turned slightly away, with soft, smudged lines suggesting hair and clothing. A plain background allows the face to be the focal point, while loose, dark marks indicate facial features and attire.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a spontaneous style, leaving some edges rough and unfinished. The loose, expressive lines and smudged areas evoke a sense of quick observation, capturing a simple moment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, Etude d'enfant is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that involves drawing on stone or metal plates with grease-based tools.
Artist & collection
