The artwork, titled “Sketch of a Young Woman,” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Executed in the medium of oil on canvas, this piece aligns with the Academicism movement. It measures 45.72 x 38.1 cm and falls into the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork portrays the head and shoulders of a young woman gazing subtly to her right. Her expression is serene, and her face is rendered with meticulous attention to soft tones and delicate lines, characteristic of Bouguereau’s technique. The neutral, unfinished background and visible sketch lines emphasize the preparatory nature of the piece, focusing the viewer’s attention on the subject’s refined features and contemplative demeanor. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional quality of the woman’s face, underlining the artist’s mastery in capturing both the physical and emotive essence of the subject.
