Portret van een kind 1846

"Portret van een kind" (1846), a pencil drawing by Johan Hendrik Koelman, portrays a young girl's face in an oval frame. The delicate lines and subtle shading highlight the child's youthful innocence and soft features. The work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Koelman's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects with a simple yet expressive style. This intimate portrait is a testament to the enduring power of childhood in art.