Bacchante (1894) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Bacchante - William-Adolphe Bouguereau - 1894

Artwork Information

TitleBacchante
ArtistWilliam-Adolphe Bouguereau
Date1894
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions152.4 x 88.9 cm
Art MovementAcademicism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Bacchante

“Bacchante” is an oil painting on canvas created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1894. This work, associated with the Academicism art movement, belongs to the portrait genre and measures 152.4 x 88.9 cm. Currently, it resides in a private collection.

The artwork depicts a serene young woman seated beside a marble column, leisurely holding a goblet and a jar of wine. She is garbed in flowing, classical attire with a delicate shawl draped over her shoulders. Surrounding her are lush green leaves, evocatively framing her figure and infusing the scene with a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The woman’s gentle smile and relaxed posture convey a sense of contentment and ease, characteristic of Bouguereau’s masterful portrayal of feminine grace and elegance.

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