Who painted Head of a boy?

Head of a boy was painted by Eugene de Blaas in 1890.

Where can I see Head of a boy?

Head of a boy is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Head of a boy?

Head of a boy is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Head of a boy

Eugene de Blaas , 1890

Head of a boy is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Eugene de Blaas. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Head of a boy is a painting created by Eugene de Blaas in 1890 using oil paint. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is a portrait of a young boy, shown from the chest up, with a neutral expression gazing into the distance. He wears a black cap, white shirt, and tan jacket against a dark grey background.

Technique & Style

De Blaas employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume, using strong contrasts between light and dark. The boy's face and hands are more brightly lit than his clothing and the background, which are rendered in muted tones, creating a sense of depth and texture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eugene de Blaas

Eugene de Blaas, also known as Eugene von Blaas or Eugenio Blaas (24 July 1843 – 10 February 1931), was an Italian painter in the school known as Academic Classicism.