Micul Gavroche 1882

"Micul Gavroche" (The Little Gavroche) is a painting by Romanian artist George Demetrescu Mirea, created in 1882. The painting portrays a young boy, likely inspired by the character Gavroche from Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables," dressed in a worn-out outfit, standing with his hands in his pockets. The boy's expression is somber and contemplative, capturing a sense of poverty and hardship. The painting is a realistic representation of childhood in the 19th century and highlights Mirea's skill in capturing the emotional depth of his subjects.