The artwork “Young Girl with a Jug” is an oil painting on canvas, created in 1885 by the artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. The piece measures 96.5 x 61.5 cm and is a representation of Academicism within the genre painting category.
The subject of the artwork is a young girl stationed outdoors, seated on a stone step, and grasping a rustic yellow jug with both hands. The composition captures the girl in a moment of tranquil simplicity, with her bare feet suggesting a rural setting. The child is attired in a plain white blouse and a blue skirt, contrasted against the earthy tones of the background. Her serious expression, combined with the meticulous attention to detail in her clothing and the jug, exemplifies Bouguereau’s masterful technique and his focus on realism and the human form.
