La fille du pêcheur by William Bouguereau

  • This delightful portrait is a tour de force of oil painting, impossibly smooth and realistic
  • It depicts Bouguereau's favored subject: children at ease in a picturesque setting
  • The artist was celebrated in his day, often with a two-year waiting list for his prized works
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Item No. 31-9083
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau 1825-1905 | French La fille du pêcheur (The Fisherman’s Daughter) Signed and dated “W-Bouguereau-1882” (middle right) Oil on canvas William Bouguereau's influence on 19th-century art is profound, earning him a cherished place in the French Academy. His frequent exhibitions at the Paris Salon led to the event being colloquially known as “Le Salon Bouguereau.” Among his numerous masterpieces, La fille du pêcheurstands out as an extraordinary work, epitomizing both the. . .

Specifications
Maker: Bouguereau, William Adolphe
Period: 1816-1918
Origin: France
Type: Paintings
Style: Academic
Depth: 2.0 in. (5.08 cm)
Width: 2.55 in. (5.72 cm)
Height: 44.75 in. (113.67 cm)
Canvas Width: 50.375 in. (127.95 cm)
Canvas Height: 67.13 in. (170.5 cm)
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