Artwork
A child
A child is a paint painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1850 painting by an unknown artist depicts a disciplinary scene in an Indian school.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a child suspended by the hands from a ceiling pole, being whipped by a teacher, while other students watch. The setting is a sparsely furnished room with a few scattered objects, including a red cloth on the floor.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing attention to the central figures of the teacher and the child.
Artist & collection
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