Study for "The Dancing Lesson": The Boy

Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877, waarschijnlijk 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.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1870–1877
Datering
waarschijnlijk 1877
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
53,3 × 23,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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