The artwork, entitled “Work Interrupted,” was created by the artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau in the year 1891. It is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Academicism art movement. The dimensions of this genre painting are 100 by 160 centimeters. Currently, the artwork resides in the Mead Art Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States.
The artwork depicts a serene and intimate scene set in a classical setting. A young woman, dressed in a flowing white garment, is seated on a plush surface with a basket of blue yarn at her feet. Her peaceful activity, presumably some form of handiwork, is momentarily interrupted by the playful intrusion of a small, winged cherub. The cherub is gently draped over her shoulder, adding to the ethereal and tender atmosphere of the painting. The delicacy of the woman’s expression, combined with the soft translucence of the drapery and the lush background, showcases Bouguereau’s meticulous attention to detail and his deft hand in rendering textures and human emotions. The natural lighting filters through the scene, further highlighting the graceful forms and the tranquility of the moment.
