Charcoal drawing of a child, European School, 19th century

Descriptio Charcoal drawing on paper. Dimensions: 15 x 14 cm (unframed), 23 x 21 cm (framed). The drawing captures the figure of a child at rest, executed with a continuous, confident line that defines the contour with precision and sensitivity. The soft shading adds volume without resorting to excessive detail, focusing attention on the restrained expression of the face and the serenity of the gesture. This piece exemplifies the nineteenth-century taste for childhood studies, where purity of line and technical mastery are subordinated to sentiment. The artist achieves a synthesis of observation and tenderness, evoking the Romantic ideal of innocence and natural beauty. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimation:€120

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