Artwork
Boy with a Drawing Book
Boy with a Drawing Book is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicolas Bernard Lépicié. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Boy with a Drawing Book is a late 18th-century French painting depicting a young boy in a blue coat holding up his drawing book, set against a plain dark brown background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, likely a pupil or the artist's child, is portrayed in a heartfelt, unpretentious manner, characteristic of the sentimental genre popular in France during this period.
Technique & Style
The painting's simplicity, emphasis on the boy's expressive face, and lack of distracting elements reflect the sentimental style's focus on evoking warmth and intimacy.
History & Provenance
The work remains in its original 18th-century frame, though specific details about its creation, the artist, or the boy's identity are not provided in the available information.
Context
Created during the late 18th century, this piece aligns with the French taste for sentimental depictions of children, emphasizing everyday, relatable moments.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Bernard Lépicié (16 June 1735 – 15 September 1784) 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.
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