The Little Savoyard c. 1825

"The Little Savoyard" is a lithograph by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps from around 1825. It depicts a young boy, possibly a street performer, sitting in a doorway with his dog. The scene is likely set in a European city, as suggested by the architecture and the figure's attire. This work is considered a fine example of lithography, a printing technique popular in the 19th century. Decamps was known for his use of light and shadow in his artwork, creating a sense of depth and realism in the scene. The print is now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.