The artwork, titled “Young Mother Gazing At Her Child,” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1871. Executed in oil on canvas, this genre painting is a remarkable example of the Academicism art movement. The piece measures 102.9 by 142.2 cm and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, New York, United States.
In this artwork, Bouguereau masterfully captures a tender moment between a mother and her child. The mother, portrayed with a serene and loving gaze, cradles her young child who sits vulnerably and trustingly on her lap. The warm, soft light accentuates the gentle expressions and delicate skin tones, imbuing the scene with a sense of intimate tranquility. The background, displaying a humble domestic setting with muted colors, further emphasizes the central figures, focusing the observer’s attention on the emotional bond highlighted in this touching depiction of maternal affection.
