Child Holding a Tray (L'Enfant Portant un Plateau) 1862

"Child Holding a Tray" (L'Enfant Portant un Plateau), an etching by French artist Édouard Manet, was created in 1862. The etching depicts a young boy in traditional clothing, carefully carrying a tray with a bottle and other objects. Manet's work is known for its realism and its exploration of everyday life, often with a touch of irony and satire. This etching is a fine example of his style, capturing the simple yet poignant moment of the child's task with remarkable detail and a sense of immediacy.