The artwork titled “Marguerite” was painted by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1903. Using the medium of oil on canvas, this portrait represents the Academicism art movement. The dimensions of the painting are 117.5 by 73.7 centimeters and it currently resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, a young girl is depicted seated on what appears to be stone steps. She is dressed in a simple white blouse and a dark blue skirt. Her posture is relaxed, with one bare foot resting atop the other and an arm raised to shield her eyes from the sunlight. She holds a flower delicately in her hand, while a small assortment of flowers rests beside her on the steps. The background shows a subtle blend of greenery, which adds to the serene and contemplative mood of the piece. Bouguereau’s technical precision and attention to detail are evident in the lifelike texture of the girl’s skin and the folds of her clothing, enhancing the overall naturalistic representation.
