The Trickster

In the painting "The Trickster," Nicolae Grigorescu depicts a portrait of a school-aged boy standing with his hands behind his back, leaning against the wall behind him. The child is dressed in pants fastened with a light-colored leather belt, similar to the jacket he is wearing. The boy's elegant yet playful posture gives the work a whimsical air, accentuated by his direct gaze. The broad brushstrokes and the isolation of the subject make for an airy composition, drawing the viewer's attention to the most detailed area—the boy's face.