The artwork titled “Young Shepherdess,” created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1868, is an exquisite oil painting on canvas. Belonging to the Academicism art movement, it measures 72 by 106 centimeters and falls under the genre of portraiture. Presently, this piece is housed in a private collection.
The artwork captures a young shepherdess standing against a rustic countryside backdrop. She is depicted with a serene and contemplative expression, dressed in traditional peasant attire, consisting of a white blouse with short, puffed sleeves and a dark apron dress, complemented by a red headscarf. Her hands rest on a wooden staff, signifying her pastoral occupation. The background features a lush landscape with a flock of sheep grazing on a verdant hillside that extends towards a distant, calm sea horizon. The detailed rendering and soft, realistic treatment of the subject typify Bouguereau’s masterful technique and his adherence to the Academic style.
