Portrait of a boy playing with a yo-yo (emigrette), late 18th or early 19th centuries

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Portrait of a boy playing with a yo-yo (emigrette), late 18th or early 19th centuries

XIR181012 Portrait of a boy playing with a yo-yo (emigrette), late 18th or early 19th centuries (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (style of); Musee Leblanc-Duvernoy, Auxerre, France; (add.info.: Formerly thought to be a portrait of Louis XVII of France (1785-95), Dauphin of France (1789-91); this identification is today not considered likely because if the little boy were royal, he would be wearing the sash of the Order of the Saint-Esprit and not a garland of flowers; yoyos were a very popular toy in France and the name of emigrette was given as it was one of the small toys that could be easily taken abroad by the children of emigrefamilies fleeing France during the French Revolution; also known as bandalore, de Coblenz, joujou de Normandie ; garAzon jouant A l emigrette; ); French, out of copyright

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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a boy playing with a yo-yo (emigrette)" transports us back to the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Painted by Elisabeth Louise Vigee-Lebrun or in her style, this oil on canvas masterpiece is housed at the Musee Leblanc-Duvernoy in Auxerre, France. Initially believed to be a depiction of Louis XVII of France, further analysis suggests otherwise. The absence of the sash from the Order of the Saint-Esprit and instead adorning a garland of flowers indicates that this young boy may not have been royalty after all. During this period, yoyos were immensely popular toys in France. In fact, they were given the name "emigrette" as they were one of the few playthings easily carried abroad by children from emigré families fleeing during the tumultuous French Revolution. The painting showcases an enchanting scene where our protagonist stands confidently with his toy yo-yo in hand. A birdcage hangs nearby while vibrant flowers adorn his head like a wreath. This full-length portrayal captures both innocence and curiosity within its brushstrokes. Vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail bring life to every element within this composition – from the intricate design on the yo-yo itself to each delicate petal on his floral crown. It is through such artistry that Vigee-Lebrun invites us into a moment frozen in time, allowing us to appreciate both historical significance and artistic brilliance simultaneously.

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