Artwork

A Boy Wearing a Military Cap

A Boy Wearing a Military Cap, by French 18th Century, chalk, 1750
A Boy Wearing a Military Cap, by French 18th Century, chalk, 1750

A Boy Wearing a Military Cap is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist French 18th Century. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Boy Wearing a Military Cap is a drawing created with black chalk and white highlights on blue paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a boy's face with curly hair, wearing a dark cap with a flat brim, conveying a serious expression through subtle facial features.

Technique & Style

The artist employed black chalk and white highlights on blue-tinted paper, using delicate touches to capture the boy's features, with the dark lines standing out against the blue background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of French 18th Century

Artist

French 18th Century

This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.

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