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Young Shepherdess; Jeune Bergere, 1868 (oil on canvas)
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Young Shepherdess; Jeune Bergere, 1868 (oil on canvas)
827507 Young Shepherdess; Jeune Bergere, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 106x71.8. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Shepherdess; Jeune Bergere. William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1868. 106 x 71.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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1860s 1868 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Adolphe William Bouguereau Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Animal Herder Arm Resting Aversion Bouguereau Boundary Confidence Confident Farm Worker Farmworker Fence Flock Group Of Animals Headscarf Herder Herdman Herdsman Herdsmen Large Group Large Group Of Animals Leaning On Elbow Looking Away Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Responsibility Self Assured Shepherdess Turning Away William Adolphe Bouguereau William Bouguereau 19th Century European Art Apparel Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Headwear Natural Space Positive Concepts Young Woman
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The print captures the timeless beauty of Bouguereau's "Young Shepherdess; Jeune Bergere" a masterpiece that showcases the artist's mastery of the academic style. Painted in 1868, this oil on canvas artwork depicts a young shepherdess standing confidently amidst a picturesque countryside setting. Dressed in traditional apparel and wearing a headscarf, the young woman exudes an air of self-assurance as she leans on her elbow against a wooden fence. Her gaze is directed away from us, perhaps lost in thought or observing her flock of animals grazing peacefully nearby. Bouguereau's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, from the intricate folds of her clothing to the realistic rendering of each animal. The soft hues and delicate play of light create an ethereal atmosphere that transports viewers to another time and place. This painting not only celebrates rural life but also serves as a testament to Bouguereau's technical skill and his ability to capture human emotion with precision. It exemplifies his dedication to portraying natural spaces and agricultural occupations with reverence. As we admire this remarkable piece, we are reminded of the enduring power of art to transport us into different worlds and evoke emotions that transcend time.
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