Child-life in Art

"Child-life in Art" by Estelle M. Hurll is a journey through art history, examining the role children play in paintings and society. The book, written in the late 19th century, shows how artists have portrayed kids, from perfect, angelic figures to realistic kids in everyday life. The author looks at different parts of child-life in art across six chapters, like royal kids, country kids, kids on the streets, angel kids, and images of the Christ-child. By referencing artists like Sir Joshua Reynolds and the paintings made during that time, she highlights the feelings and social messages woven into these works, encouraging readers to understand the connection between art and childhood through time.