The Artist's Daughter c. 1860 - 1865

"The Artist's Daughter" is a small-scale portrait painted in charcoal and oil on canvas by Theodule Ribot, a prominent French Realist painter known for his dramatic portrayals of human emotion. The work, created between 1860 and 1865, depicts a young girl, perhaps the artist’s daughter, with a pensive expression, her face illuminated against a dark background. Ribot's use of chiaroscuro highlights the girl's features and creates a sense of depth and mystery, typical of his style. The painting's intimate scale and emotional intensity make it a poignant and evocative piece. It is currently housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.