Portrait of a Child

French 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper torso and legs of a young child seated on the floor. The child is positioned in a seated pose, leaning slightly against a large taxidermied bear lying beside them. The child's facial features are softly defined, with dark hair styled in a neat cut. The child appears unclothed and is holding a small object in their hand. The background is a dark, empty space. The image is framed in a vintage oval matte.