Artwork
Seated Boy with Head Down
Seated Boy with Head Down is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Boy with Head Down is a drawing created by Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié in 1772, executed in gray wash on laid paper. It is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a boy sitting on the ground with his head down, wearing a loose coat and wide-brimmed hat. His posture and the loose style suggest a moment of quiet or rest, evoking a contemplative atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft gray tones and quick, sketchy lines, leaving some areas blurred. Light washes were used to shade the figure, giving it a gentle appearance. The use of chiaroscuro creates a subtle interplay of light and shadow, contributing to the overall mood.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Bernard Lépicié was a French painter and teacher of painting, the son of two well-known engravers at the time, François-Bernard Lépicié and Renée-Élisabeth Marlié.
