Black boy

Black boy is a painting created between 1800 and 1900 by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior. It is housed in the Museu da Casa Brasileira. The painting measures 0.295 meters in width and 0.438 meters in height. The artwork depicts a young Black boy, seated and looking directly at the viewer. He has dark skin and dark eyes, and he is wearing a light-colored, loose-fitting garment. The background is a muted, light-colored wash. The style is realistic, with attention to detail in the boy's features and the texture of his clothing.