Portrait of a Young Child by Franta Belsky. Plaster painted to look like bronze, Signed ‘F. Belsky’, Stamped ‘B53’, 31cm high, 20cm wide, 20cm deep, Children, Figurative, Head, Face,

A portrait sculpture of a young child’s head with a stoic expression, made of plaster painted to give the appearance of bronze. Signed and set on a marble base.

Portrait of a Young Child by Franta Belsky is an evocative sculpture that captures the quiet dignity and introspective nature of childhood. Measuring 31 centimetres high, 20 centimetres wide, and 20 centimetres deep, the piece presents a young child’s head rendered with remarkable sensitivity. Although crafted in plaster, the artist painted the surface to resemble aged bronze. and so conveys both warmth and timelessness. The work rests on a polished marble base. This adds weight, stability, and a refined contrast to the child’s delicately modelled features. Both the signature “F. Belsky” and the stamp “B53” appear prominently, underscoring the authenticity and personal involvement of the artist.

The child’s expression remains calm and stoic, inviting the viewer to linger on the subtle details that shape the face. Belsky uses gentle modelling around the eyes, mouth, and cheeks to suggest a thoughtful inner world. The piece has a sense of quiet contemplation, as if the child is on the verge of forming a question or observing something just beyond view.

The bronze-like finish enriches these effects, giving the portrait a classical presence while still preserving the softness of youth. Altogether, Belsky’s Portrait of a Young Child blends realism and emotional subtlety. The piece offers a touching study of innocence, introspection, and the quiet beauty found in a single captured moment.