The artwork titled “Orphan Girl at a Fountain” was created by the artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1883. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, belongs to the academicism art movement and is categorized as a genre painting. It measures 144.8 by 87.6 cm.
The artwork depicts a young girl with a somber expression, seated at a stone fountain. She is barefoot, dressed in a simple white blouse with rolled-up sleeves and a dark blue skirt. Her hands are clasped together, resting on her knee, and her demeanor suggests a sense of melancholy or contemplation. The background features lush greenery that frames the stone fountain, enhancing the rustic and serene atmosphere. A yellow earthenware jug is positioned prominently beside her, perhaps alluding to her task of fetching water. The painting exudes a sense of quiet introspection and poignant solitude, characteristic of Bouguereau’s sensitive portrayal of his subjects.
