The artwork titled “Portrait of Marie-Célina Brieu” is an oil on canvas painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, created in 1846. Belonging to the Academicism art movement, the portrait measures 139.5 by 105 centimeters and is categorized under the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a young woman named Marie-Célina Brieu is depicted standing beside a grand, classical urn. She is dressed in a floor-length, blue dress adorned with delicate patterns, and she wears a white lace shawl over her shoulders. Her dark hair is neatly styled, parted in the middle and cascading down in soft waves. With one hand resting upon the urn and the other gently holding a pink rose, she gazes directly at the viewer, exuding poise and calm. The background reveals a picturesque, serene landscape with a soft, twilight sky, which contributes to the overall tranquil and refined atmosphere of the portrait. The meticulous attention to detail, the soft interplay of light and shadow, and the delicate treatment of textures exemplify Bouguereau’s masterful academic technique.
