Portrait Of A Child, Pastel, France, Circa 1830.

This pastel painting depicts a young child (probably a boy between the ages of 2 and 4, dressed in 19th-century children’s fashion). The child has light blond hair that falls to the shoulders, slightly wavy, with a center-parted fringe. He has large, dark brown eyes, slightly flushed cheeks, a small nose, and full, pink lips. His gaze is gentle, turned slightly toward the viewer. The child is dressed in a puffy dress/tunic, fawn-pink (or peach) in color, with loose sleeves.

Pastel, glass-framed.

France, circa 1830.

Inscription text: “Uncle Armand Marie Joseph Lévier”
“St. Cyprien, appointed second lieutenant by Emperor Napoleon III on October 1, 1854”
“ Killed at Sevastopol on September 8, 1855, struck in the head by a Russian bullet around 3:00 p.m.”

Dimensions including frame: 69 x 56.5 cm. Inner dimensions of the frame: 57.5 x 45 cm.

Condition is relatively good, with slight visible damage in the lower corner and damage/a tear in the upper part of the painting.

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