The artwork titled “Young Girls of Fouesnant Returning from the Market” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau using oil on canvas. This piece belongs to the Academicism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 76.8 x 60.6 cm.
In the artwork, three young girls can be observed, dressed in traditional attire, evocative of the historical rural traditions of Fouesnant, a commune in Brittany, France. They appear to be returning from the market, as indicated by the baskets filled with goods they are carrying. Two girls are standing, one balancing a laden basket on her head and the other holding a basket of fruits or vegetables. The third girl is seated on a rock, gazing contemplatively, adding a serene depth to the composition. The background reveals a tranquil countryside scene with lush greenery and a distant, more open landscape under a clear, blue sky. Bouguereau’s attention to detail and the soft, realistic portrayal of the figures and their attire showcases his mastery in Academicism.
