Irish Boy (Thomas Cafferty) 1925

"Irish Boy (Thomas Cafferty)" is a 1925 oil painting by American artist Robert Henri. The painting is a portrait of a young boy, Thomas Cafferty, rendered in a realist style with a focus on capturing the subject's direct gaze and honest expression. Henri's loose brushstrokes and use of dark shadows create a sense of depth and intimacy, highlighting the boy's youthful features. The painting is considered a fine example of Henri's approach to portraiture, which emphasized the individual and their character.