Study for "The Dancing Lesson": The Boy

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877, probablement 1877

The artwork features a young boy shown in a side profile, with his full body visible. He is standing barefoot, with one leg slightly bent. The boy has short hair and is wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt paired with light-colored shorts. His gaze is directed upwards and to the side. The background is an abstract mix of earthy tones, creating a textured setting. The painting has a sketch-like quality, emphasizing the subject's form and movement.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877
Datation
probablement 1877
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
53,3 × 23,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork features a young boy shown in a side profile, with his full body visible. He is standing barefoot, with one leg slightly bent. The boy has short hair and is wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt paired with light-colored shorts. His gaze is directed upwards and to the side. The background is an abstract mix of earthy tones, creating a textured setting. The painting has a sketch-like quality, emphasizing the subject's form and movement.

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877