Altar Boy (1927 – 1928; France) by Chaim Soutine

Altar Boy - Chaim Soutine - 1927 - 1928; France

Artwork Information

TitleAltar Boy
ArtistChaim Soutine
Date1927 - 1928; France
Current LocationMusée de l'Orangerie, Paris, France

About Altar Boy

The artwork, titled “Altar Boy,” is a portrait by the artist Chaim Soutine, created between 1927 and 1928 in France. The piece is currently housed in the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, France.

The artwork depicts a young boy dressed in traditional altar server attire, characterized by a white surplice and a red cassock. Soutine’s signature expressionist style is evident in the painting’s exaggerated and distorted features, with vigorous, brushwork that conveys a sense of emotional intensity. The boy’s hands are are clasped together, lending a contemplative and somewhat melancholic air to the portrait. The dark background contrasts sharply with the bright red and white of the boy’s attire, emphasizing the figure and invoking a feeling of solemnity and introspection. Chaim Soutine’s use of color and form results in a vivid and evocative portrayal of his subject.

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