The artwork titled “Little Sulky” was created by the artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau in the year 1871. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Academicism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 78.7 x 104.7 cm, and it falls under the genre of portraiture. Currently, the artwork is held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a young girl, standing barefoot on a tiled floor, seemingly in a domestic setting. She is adorned in a simple dress with her sleeves rolled up, indicating perhaps her involvement in household tasks. Her posture, with fingers interlaced and brought to her mouth and a slightly tilted head, exudes an expression of sulkiness or contemplation, harmonizing with the title of the painting. The background is dark, accentuating the girl’s soft, illuminated features, while household items, such as a basket of produce and kitchen utensils, are visible, adding a touch of realism to the scene. Bouguereau’s meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and shadow beautifully capture the innocence and emotional depth of his young subject.
