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Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
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Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
989404 Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 144.9x85.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers; Petite Fille au bord du Ruisseau tenant une Gerbe de Fleurs. William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1886. 144.9 x 85.1cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22307564
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1880s 1886 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Accessories Adolphe William Bouguereau American Painting Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefeet Barefoot Bouguereau Brook Cautious Collecting Direct Gaze Feet Flower Gatherer Foot Headband Hesitant Little Looking At Camera Personal Accessory Picking Picking Flowers Sheaf Size Stream Using Hands William Adolphe Bouguereau William Bouguereau Wooded Artist French French Art French Artist Natural Space Portrait Style Portraiture
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Little Girl by the Brook - A Delicate Portrait of Innocence and Nature
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. In this oil on canvas painting, created in 1886 by French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, we are transported to a serene countryside scene. The focal point of the composition is a young girl standing barefoot at the edge of a babbling brook. With cautious hesitation, she delicately holds a sheaf of vibrant flowers in her hands. Bouguereau's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, as he captures the innocence and purity of childhood. The little girl's portrait-style pose allows us to fully appreciate her angelic features and direct gaze towards the viewer. Her bare feet symbolize her connection with nature, while also emphasizing her vulnerability. The lush woodland setting adds depth and tranquility to the scene, with flowering plants surrounding our young protagonist. Bouguereau masterfully uses light and shadow to create an ethereal atmosphere that envelops both the girl and nature around her. This artwork showcases Bouguereau's skillful execution within the academic style, which was popular during his time. His ability to capture human emotion through intricate details makes this piece truly remarkable. As we admire "Little Girl by the Brook holding a Sheaf of Flowers" we are reminded of our own childhood memories spent exploring natural spaces and discovering beauty in simple moments. This timeless masterpiece continues to evoke feelings of nostalgia and wonderment for viewers across generations.
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