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A Young Boy holding a Portfolio, 1760 (oil on canvas)
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A Young Boy holding a Portfolio, 1760 (oil on canvas)
990049 A Young Boy holding a Portfolio, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 59.7x48.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Boy holding a Portfolio. Francois Hubert Drouais (1727-1775). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1760. 59.7 x 48.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22523982
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1760 1760s Direct Gaze Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Limb Long Hair Looking At Camera Old Master Paintings Old Masters One Boy Only Outer Garment Portfolio Publication Using Hands Drouais Francois Hubert François Hubert Drouais Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Underarm Youthful
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In this portrait, we are transported back to the late eighteenth century as we witness a young boy holding a portfolio. Painted by Francois-Hubert Drouais in 1760, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional talent for capturing human emotion and detail. The young boy stands tall and proud, his gaze direct and unwavering as he looks directly at the camera. His long hair cascades down his shoulders, adding an air of youthful innocence to his appearance. Clad in an elegant jacket and hat, he exudes a sense of sophistication beyond his years. With one arm resting casually on his side, the other firmly grasping the portfolio, it is evident that this boy possesses a maturity well beyond his age. The portfolio itself symbolizes knowledge and ambition - perhaps hinting at future aspirations or artistic endeavors. Drouais' masterful brushstrokes bring every intricate detail to life - from the folds of fabric in the boy's clothing to the subtle play of light on his face. This painting serves as a testament not only to Drouais' technical skill but also to his ability to capture both physical likeness and inner essence. As we admire this remarkable artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we cannot help but be drawn into its timeless beauty. It reminds us that art has the power to transcend time and connect us with individuals who lived centuries ago - their stories forever preserved through strokes of paint on canvas.
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