Study of a Baby 1868

This study of a baby, completed in 1868 by Frederick Goodall, showcases the artist’s skill in capturing the delicate features and chubby limbs of a young child. Executed in black chalk and white chalk on brown paper, the artwork conveys a sense of innocence and vulnerability. The baby’s pose, with its hands clasped and its gaze directed to the viewer, creates a sense of intimacy and invites contemplation of childhood. This study, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a prime example of Goodall’s talent for rendering human figures with sensitivity and realism.