The artwork titled “The Italian Tambourine” is a portrait created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau using oil on canvas. This piece is associated with the Academicism art movement and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a young woman holding a tambourine, her expression poised and serene. She is adorned in traditional attire, with a white blouse over a red sleeve and a bead necklace, which adds a sense of authenticity and cultural essence to the painting. The background is somber and unobtrusive, bringing the viewer’s focus entirely onto the subject. Bouguereau’s intricate detail and delicate brushwork are evident in the rendering of the woman’s features and the texture of her clothing, embodying the technical proficiency and aesthetic ideals of Academicism.
