The artwork titled “Portrait of Mlle Brissac,” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1863. Employing the medium of oil on canvas, this piece measures 71 by 91 centimeters and belongs to the Academicism art movement. The genre of the artwork is a portrait, and it is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a young girl, presumably Mlle Brissac, in an oval format. She is seated with an air of tranquility, her gaze meeting the viewer’s with calm composure. The girl is dressed in a white gown accented with a blue sash and black detailing, embodying the elegance and attention to detail characteristic of Bouguereau’s style. Her slightly clasped hands rest upon an open book, implying a moment interrupted from her reading. The background is subdued, allowing the figure of Mlle Brissac to stand out prominently, highlighting Bouguereau’s masterful use of light and shadow to create depth and realism.
