Young Girl with a Poodle by Martin Drolling. A portrait of a young child with light brown hair wearing a white dress, holding a fluffy white poodle.

Young Girl with a Poodle

Martin Drolling

1784 · Medium Not Listed

An endearing 18th-century portrait of a young child tenderly cradling a fluffy lapdog.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Nursery
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage

About the piece

Attributed to the French painter Martin Drolling and dated 1784, this charming portrait captures the soft innocence of childhood. The child is depicted in a simple, high-waisted white gown, holding a small white poodle against an atmospheric, dark background that emphasizes the luminosity of the skin and fabric.