Who created "Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose"?

Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose was created by Jean-Georges Vibert in ca. 1874.

When was "Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1874.

What medium is "Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose"?

Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose is Black chalk or graphite.

Is "Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose" in the public domain?

Yes, Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose

Jean-Georges Vibert

ca. 1874

Medium

Black chalk or graphite

Dimensions

7 x 4 1/4 in. (17.8 x 10.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Emma Avery Welcher and Amy Ogden Welcher, 1965

Accession Number

65.639.8

Tags

Boys

Art Historical Context

In the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, Jeanorges Vibert's *Boy Balancing a Tall Weed His Nose* (ca. 1874) captures fleeting moment of childhood whimsy. Rendered in black chalk or graphite on a modest 7 x 4¼ inch sheet, this intimate drawing showcases Vibert's skill in academic realism. The French artist, known for his detailed genre scenes of everyday life, here turns his eye to youthful playfulness, balancing precariously between portraiture and spontaneous sketch. The delicate medium allows for subtle shading and fluid lines, emphasizing the boy's focused expres...

Boy Balancing a Tall Weed on His Nose

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