French Soldier and Child

Christian Bérard

Associated Names
Christian Bérard

Artist, French, 1902 - 1949

The image is a sketch showing two figures in full length. The person on the right, a taller male figure, is standing upright holding the hand of a smaller figure to the left. The male has a simple face with a downward glance and short, slightly curved hair under a cap. He wears a long coat with buttons and tall boots, suggesting attire with a military influence, and a belt with pouches around his waist. The child, positioned to the left, looks up at the taller figure. They have a face with delicate features, and curly hair accentuated by a bow or hair accessory. The child is dressed in a knee-length skirt or dress with a collar and polka dot pattern, wearing shoes or sandals. In one hand, the child holds a few flowers. There is no detailed background, as the emphasis remains on the figures, sketched on a plain, light-colored paper. The signature "Ch. Béizard" is inscribed at the bottom right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Howard Sturges

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 26 cm (14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1956.9.29


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unidentified collector (R.F. in circle, Lugt undescribed). Howard Sturges [d. 1955], Providence, Rhode Island; bequest 1956 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: Ch Berard; lower left verso: 7523 / 11-9 / Tr[?]

Wikidata ID

Q64539921

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