Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon

Amerikanische Malerei 1840–1848, c. 1845

The image shows a young child standing upright. The child has light-colored, short hair, a pale complexion, and delicate features. They are dressed in a dark garment with a dotted pattern and light edges, light-colored pantaloons, patterned socks, and dark shoes with bows. In their right hand, the child holds a stick with a string attached, and in their left hand, they hold a string connected to a small colorful toy horse pulling a cart. The backdrop consists of red curtains on the sides, against a wooden floor and wall.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1840–1848
Date
c. 1845
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
77 × 63.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a young child standing upright. The child has light-colored, short hair, a pale complexion, and delicate features. They are dressed in a dark garment with a dotted pattern and light edges, light-colored pantaloons, patterned socks, and dark shoes with bows. In their right hand, the child holds a stick with a string attached, and in their left hand, they hold a string connected to a small colorful toy horse pulling a cart. The backdrop consists of red curtains on the sides, against a wooden floor and wall.

Amerikanische Malerei 1840–1848