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The Boy with Soap Bubbles (L'enfant aux bulles de savon)

Edouard Manet

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person from the waist up, positioned slightly to the side with their head turned to the left. They are blowing a bubble using a small pipe held in their right hand. The person has short hair and distinct facial features, though detailed characteristics are somewhat obscured by shading. They are wearing a long-sleeved buttoned shirt with the sleeves seemingly rolled up. In their left hand, they hold a shallow bowl close to their body. The background is a solid dark color, contrasting with the highlights on the person's skin and clothing, highlighting the bubble-blowing activity.

Artwork Details

Date
1868/1869
Medium
etching and aquatint on green paper
Dimensions
3795 × 4445 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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