A Young Street Urchin 1874

"A Young Street Urchin" is an etching by Félix Hilaire Buhot, created in 1874. This artwork depicts a young boy standing in a casual pose, his head downcast. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching in the print creates a sense of depth and texture. Buhot's detailed rendering of the boy's clothing and the surrounding environment suggests a focus on realism, characteristic of the artist's work. This etching is a poignant portrayal of a child's vulnerability and the harsh realities of life in 19th-century urban environments. The print is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.