Portrait Of A Child
Look at that face—pure, unadulterated boredom! Sargent, the master of high-society portraits, captures a kid who has clearly had enough of posing. The child is draped over the chair like a ragdoll, chin resting on crossed arms against a rich red background. Though trained in the strict Academic style, Sargent uses wild, slashing brushstrokes for the clothes, contrasting with the soft, realistic face. It’s a snapshot of a tired kid that feels much more real than a stiff, formal portrait.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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