Portrait of Edmond, Son of the Artist 1870

"Portrait of Edmond, Son of the Artist" is a pastel on paper portrait painted by Alfred Dehodencq in 1870. The portrait depicts the artist's son, Edmond, with a soft, almost dreamy expression. Dehodencq's use of pastel creates a delicate and ethereal quality, emphasizing the youthfulness of his subject. The background is a simple, muted pink, which allows the young boy to be the focal point of the artwork. The intimate scale of the painting, measuring just 38.5 x 47 cm, adds to the sense of closeness and affection conveyed in the portrait.