The Young Shepherdess
| French: La jeune bergère | |
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| Artist | William-Adolphe Bouguereau |
|---|---|
| Year | 1885 |
| Dimensions | 157.5 cm × 72.4 cm (62.0 in × 28.5 in) |
| Location | San Diego Museum of Art |
The Young Shepherdess is an 1885 painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905). It is owned by the San Diego Museum of Art.
This and similar images by the artist attracted collectors in Europe and America because of their nostalgic content.[1] In such works the artist depicted a variety of poses and expressions, in this case showing the mild curiosity of the girl.[2]
In portraying a shepherdess Bouguereau is working within the pastoral mode or theme, as developed by ancient Greek and Hellenistic artists and poets. French painters who preceded him in this include Claude Lorrain, Poussin, and Watteau.
References
- ↑ "Frick Art & Historical Center | Past Exhibitions | In The Studios of Paris WILLIAM BOUGUEREAU His American Students". frickart.org. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
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