Little Boy 1991

Marlene Dumas' 1991 "Little Boy" is a stark black and white portrait that showcases her signature style of intense emotional expression. The work features a child, their features obscured, seated in a chair, creating a sense of vulnerability and solitude. Dumas, known for her exploration of complex themes of identity, sexuality, and mortality, uses the figure of the child to evoke universal emotions, leaving the viewer to contemplate the individual's journey and inner life.