Raising Her Up (1865) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Raising Her Up - William-Adolphe Bouguereau - 1865

Artwork Information

TitleRaising Her Up
ArtistWilliam-Adolphe Bouguereau
Date1865
Mediumcanvas,oil
Dimensions115.6 x 88 cm
Art MovementAcademicism

About Raising Her Up

The artwork titled “Raising Her Up” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1865. This genre painting, produced in the Academicism art movement, was crafted using oil on canvas. The dimensions of the painting are 115.6 by 88 centimeters.

In the composition of the artwork, a tender scene is depicted where a mother and child share an intimate moment. The mother, seated, embraces the child who lovingly looks up at her. The setting is interior, with gentle light illuminating the figures against a darker background, bringing emphasis to their emotional connection. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and use of soft, realistic tones create a warm and comforting atmosphere, characteristic of Bouguereau’s style and the Academicism movement.

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