Portrait painters are quite similar to street photographers, they have a persistent desire to capture every moment that evokes an emotion in them. In this Oil on Canvas painting, Souvik Hazra attempts to immortalize the gaze of a young child who questions the artist through his eyes. The youngster, dressed almost shabbily, with his t-shirt dropping off his shoulders, has his gaze locked on the artists and now on the beholder, interrogating both parties about their interest in his existence or presence.
This questioning could be the result of anxiety or resentment that children frequently express toward strangers. The painter's specific aim for painting this portraiture, as well as the exact mood of the subject (the tiny boy), are unknown, leaving the observer to speculate and derive their own results or narratives. This painting is a notable work of art that may elicit interactions from visitors.
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