Child with Sword, Turned to the Left (L'Enfant à l'épée, tourné à gauche)

Edouard Manet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young boy standing with a slight turn in his posture. He has wide-open eyes, a small mouth, short, neatly styled hair, and is dressed in a formal outfit consisting of a dark jacket, knee-length pants, dark shoes, a large white collar, and a sash around his neck and body. He is holding a stick or cane with one hand. The background is plain with shaded areas and textured lines suggesting a subtle pattern or shadowing effect.