The image shows an illustration of a person in a dynamic crouched position. The individual is leaning forward with one leg bent, one arm extended back, holding a baton-like object in each hand. The person's facial features are in profile, with short curly hair partially covered by headwear. They are dressed in a form-fitting outfit with distinct buttons. There are no visible accessories or additional objects. The background is a plain, light-colored textured surface.
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A Boy in Florentine Costume

Thomas Couture (French, 1815 - 1879)

c. 1863

Medium
black chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 31.5 x 47.8 cm (12 3/8 x 18 13/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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