“Woman of Cervara and her child” is an eminent artwork created by the distinguished artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau in the year 1861. This masterful painting, rendered in oil on canvas, belongs to the Academicism art movement and represents a genre painting. The artwork, with dimensions measuring 109.2 x 83.2 cm, is housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts an intimate and tender scene of a mother, attired in traditional attire, lovingly cradling her young child. The mother’s serene expression and the child’s affectionate glance capture a poignant moment of maternal warmth and connection. Bouguereau’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the fine textures of the clothing, the softness of the skin, and the intricate play of light and shadow, hallmark traits of the Academicism movement. The composition exudes a timeless sense of tranquility, highlighting the universal theme of maternal love.
