Head of a Young Boy 1763

"Head of a Young Boy" is a 1763 painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze. It depicts a young boy with a melancholy expression, his head turned to the side, and features a somber, almost melancholic tone. This work is representative of Greuze's style, known for sentimentalism and depictions of ordinary individuals. The painting is a study in emotion, focusing on the subtle details of the boy's face, like his downcast eyes, parted lips, and slightly furrowed brow, and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.