“Breton Brother and Sister” is an artwork by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, created in 1871. This oil on canvas painting, belonging to the Academicism movement, measures 89 x 129 cm and falls under the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a tender moment between a young girl and her younger brother, evocative of serene familial love. The siblings are dressed in traditional Breton attire, with the older sister holding her brother protectively on her lap. Both children exude a sense of innocence and depth, captured exquisitely by Bouguereau’s meticulous brushwork and delicate rendering. The girl’s expression is one of quiet strength and care, while the boy, holding an apple, gazes softly out of the painting. They are seated against a backdrop of lush greenery, which enhances the intimate and pastoral feeling of the scene. The meticulous detail and realistic portrayal reflect Bouguereau’s mastery in capturing human emotion and classical beauty.
