“Alone in the World” is a portrait by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, executed in 1867. This work, rendered in oil on canvas, is a notable piece within the Academicism movement and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young girl, seemingly forlorn, holding a violin and bow while gazing into the distance. Her melancholic expression is accentuated by her delicate features and the soft, detailed rendering of her face. She is dressed in a white blouse with embroidered details and a dark, contrasting skirt. The background features architectural elements, possibly hinting at a European cityscape, thus adding depth and context to the girl’s solitary demeanor. The meticulous attention to detail and lifelike quality of the painting are hallmarks of Bouguereau’s ability to capture human emotion and the essence of his subjects with remarkable precision.
