La petite chemise 1860s

"La petite chemise" (The Little Shirt), a drawing created in the 1860s by Pierre-Louis Pierson, depicts a young child standing in a simple white garment against a muted background. The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Pierson's interest in portraying children in intimate and tender moments. The drawing's small scale and delicate details evoke a sense of vulnerability and innocence often associated with childhood. The child's expressive eyes and slightly somber demeanor contribute to the melancholic tone of the piece.