Vier kinderen en een ouder meisje 1768 - 1810

"Vier kinderen en een ouder meisje" (Four Children and an Older Girl) is a black chalk drawing on paper by English artist John Hoppner. Created between 1768 and 1810, this intimate portrait showcases Hoppner's mastery of capturing the innocence and charm of childhood. The drawing, measuring 264 mm by 380 mm, depicts five children in various poses, likely from a well-to-do family. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing highlight the informality of the scene, conveying a sense of spontaneity and naturalism that was characteristic of Hoppner's work.