The sons of Chrétien, Paris 1880

"The Sons of Chrétien, Paris" is a portrait painting by Swiss artist Albrecht Anker, completed in 1880. The artwork depicts two young boys, likely brothers, standing side-by-side. The elder brother, dressed in a brown coat, stands with his hand resting on his younger brother's shoulder. The younger boy is wearing a blue coat and holding a dark object, possibly a hat or gloves. Anker's detailed rendering of their clothing and expressions creates a sense of realism and intimacy, capturing the sibling bond. This painting exemplifies Anker's talent for portraying the everyday lives of ordinary people, particularly children, in a natural and sympathetic way.