Who painted Boy Reading?

Boy Reading was painted by William Sidney Mount in 1854.

Where can I see Boy Reading?

Boy Reading is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Boy Reading?

Boy Reading is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Boy Reading

William Sidney Mount , 1854

Boy Reading is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist William Sidney Mount. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Boy Reading is a drawing by William Sidney Mount, created around 1854. It is executed in pen and brown ink on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a boy engrossed in reading a book at a table, his attention fully absorbed in the pages. The simplicity of the setting and the boy's pose convey a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple lines and shading to render the boy's face and clothing, utilizing the medium to achieve a straightforward representation. The use of pen and brown ink on paper was a common technique at the time, with the drawing showcasing the artist's use of cross-hatching.