Thursday, January 15, 2009

Who is this person?

The child in portrait two instantly caught my attention. It is not obvious to me whether the child is  young boy or girl, but for the purpose of this article I will describe the toddler as a male. He appears to be about 4 or 5 years of age, his plump face intensely rosy as if he had just been running in the cold, the chilly wind bringing blood to the surface of his cheeks. The boy's lips are similarly deep red, turned slightly upward, but not as if he is excited or grinning giddily. His blonde hair is thick and long, dangling perfect curls across his dainty forehead. His ravishing blue eyes are big and enticing, not fully open as if he is tired, un-alert, relaxed.

He sits in a bright blue chair, legs uncrossed, splaying in opposite directions. His left arm is resting lightly on one arm of the chair while the other is bent upward towards his face, a lone finger grazing his right cheek. The placement of his finger on his jaw, paired with his inexplicable gaze directed at the viewer, gives him a look of superiority for such a young child. I feel as if he is contemplating an issue much greater than his age should allow.

The intricate wallpaper in the background suggests he resides in an upper class area. The delicate flowers, the combination of pastels and the extent of the detail come together to create the aura of an old-fashioned, mansion-esque room. His chair placement, in the corner of the room against the art-plastered walls, could mean he is in a "time-out" chair. Perhaps he was a little too aggressive when playing with his friends during an afternoon at the park. He is contemplating his wrongdoings, his face still flustered from the fun and games recently put to an end.

Whoever this boy may be, he appears healthy with a wealthy family and a bright future. He is nicely dressed, fed to his plumpest and adorable in every aspect of a typical toddler. His contemplative stare implies he is smart, talented and able. He is an adventurous young boy, with a great life ahead. 

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