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Ideal Head of a Boy (George Spencer Fuller)

George Fuller

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a young boy with a serious expression. The boy has short hair and wears a dark-colored shirt with a collared undershirt. The background is dark and textured, with visible brushstrokes. The boy's head is centered in the frame, occupying the top half. He looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The overall tone is somber.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1867–73
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
495 × 624 px
Museum record:
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