The artwork “Irene” is a portrait painted by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1897. Rendered in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Academicism art movement. It measures 38.1 by 46 centimeters and is currently housed in a private collection.
The portrait depicts a woman, Irene, with a graceful and classical demeanor. Bouguereau’s mastery is evident in the meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the delicate rendering of the subject’s soft features and the exquisite folds of her attire. The woman wears a diaphanous white garment, elegantly pinned with a brooch. A headband adorns her dark, curly hair, drawing attention to the refined profile and serene expression captured in the painting. The background is muted, bringing the focus entirely onto the subject, enhancing the portrait’s timeless and contemplative quality.
