Dimensions of painting without frame: 13,8 inches on 11 inches.

Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard.

Presented under a glass lined with tan leather, separate work and pleasure.

Beautiful painting of the late 18th century , on a rare and graceful subject. A smiling baby, very expressive,

brandishes a rattle of gold and coral.

He is sitting on a large teal cushion, adorned of a gold floral edge embroidered. He wears a tunic with lace, and a lace bonnet.

To appreciate this beautiful painting, the velvety in the complexion of the skin, the lightness and transparency of clothes,

the volumes renderings in chiaroscuro, details in facial features, the lace, the leaves , or the rattle.

Reversals of paint on the plain background, situated on edges top and right. See details pics.