“Dancing Lesson,” created by the artist James Charles in 1884, is a work belonging to the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a young child standing in front of a wooden door. The child is dressed in a dark outfit with a white collar, and the soft use of colors and shadowing suggests an intimate, indoor setting. The brown tones of the background contrast gently with the darker shades of the child’s clothing, highlighting the serene and contemplative expression on the child’s face. The overall composition and brushwork reflect the characteristics of the Impressionist style, capturing a moment of quiet reflection before or after a dancing lesson. The portrait exudes a sense of calm and introspection, characteristic of many Impressionist portraits of this era.
