The artwork titled “At The Fountain,” created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1897, is an oil painting on canvas from the Academicism art movement. The piece measures 94 x 153 cm and falls under the genre of genre painting. It is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts two young girls engaged in the act of collecting water at a fountain. The older girl, standing, tenderly pours water into a jug held by the younger girl, who is kneeling. The setting is pastoral, with a serene landscape in the background and lush greenery around the fountain. The expressions and posture of the girls reflect a sense of innocence and tranquility. Bouguereau’s meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow imbue the scene with a lifelike and intimate quality, characteristic of his Academic style.
