Portrait of a child, possibly Alfred, the artist's eldest son 

This portrait by Alfred Dehodencq, a 19th-century French painter, depicts a young child, possibly his eldest son, Alfred. The child, with a gentle expression, is dressed in a dark coat with a white collar and lace peeking out from under the jacket, a popular style for children at the time. The subdued background highlights the sitter and the artist's skilled use of light and shadow to emphasize the child's features. Dehodencq is known for his portraits of children, which are often characterized by their naturalism and tenderness.