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Head of a Child

British 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait drawing of a young child. The child is positioned with their face slightly turned to the right, looking upward. Their facial features are soft and round, with large, expressive eyes and full cheeks. The child's lips are slightly parted. They have short hair covered by a cap or bonnet with ruffled edges. The child is wearing a simple garment without visible patterns or adornments. There is no jewelry or objects held by the child. The background is plain with a neutral, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1720/1740
Medium
black and red chalks heightened with white chalk on brown paper
Dimensions
3589 × 4281 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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