The artwork titled “Portrait of child with toys” is an oil painting on canvas created by Alexandre Cabanel, an artist associated with the Academicism movement. Measuring 61 by 50 centimeters, this portrait belongs to the genre of portraiture and is currently housed in a private collection.
In the artwork, a child is depicted with a focused and serene expression, holding a toy—a vibrantly dressed clown-like figure—in one hand while the other hand rests on a table. The child’s attire is simple and delicate, with soft lighting accentuating their gentle features against a dark, nondescript background, highlighting the child as the central focus. The artist’s signature is visible on the left side of the canvas, subtly integrated into the background. This piece exemplifies Academicism through its emphasis on technical precision and classical beauty.
