Portret van een driejarig kind 1848 - 1888

"Portret van een driejarig kind" is a delicate pencil drawing by Anton Mauve, created between 1848 and 1888. The drawing depicts a young child, likely three years old, with a soft, melancholic expression. Mauve's signature and the date appear in the lower right corner. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small intimate portrait capturing a child's innocence and vulnerability. Mauve's use of fine lines and shading creates a sense of realism and depth in the subject's face, showcasing his mastery of drawing.