Portrait of a Boy c. 1805

This painting, "Portrait of a Boy," by Louis Léopold Boilly, c. 1805, depicts a young boy in a white dress and a green vest, wearing a turban and holding a variety of toys, including a ball, a doll, a puppet, and a bag of pretzels. The boy's pose is relaxed and informal, reflecting the casual style of portraiture popular in the early 19th century. Boilly was known for his genre paintings and portraits, often depicting everyday scenes and people from all walks of life. This portrait, with its focus on the boy's innocence and playful nature, is a quintessential example of Boilly's work.