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NCP291185074  01 by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) on canvas in Arber Warm Walnut, living
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Framed canvas, Arber Warm Walnut · Living room
NCP291185074  01 by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) in Arber Natural, hallway
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Framed paper, Arber Natural · Hallway
NCP291185074  01 by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, hotel guest room
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Hotel guest room
NCP291185074  01

Story

A woman draped in flowing white fabric stands beside three small winged cherubs, set before a backdrop of classical architecture rendered in muted green and brown tones. The composition reflects academic art traditions, with careful attention to drapery and figure. The piece is the work of William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905), a French painter associated with academic art, also known for Nymphs and Satyr.

Where it works

A warm-toned portrait suited to living rooms and hallways, and to hotel guest rooms, in a vertical format.

CreatorWilliam-Adolphe Bouguereau
SKUchri0605_frgc_1421
Archive IDrs:100:36350

Image courtesy Christie's Images Ltd