Boy crying 1870 - 1872

"Boy Crying" is a terracotta sculpture created by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux between 1870 and 1872. The sculpture depicts a young boy with his head in his hands, his face contorted in sorrow. The figure is captured in a moment of intense emotion, emphasizing the raw and unguarded nature of childhood. Carpeaux's work, known for its expressive and naturalistic style, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This small-scale sculpture is a poignant example of Carpeaux's ability to evoke powerful emotions in his work.