Girl with Grapes (1875) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (original) (raw)

“Girl with Grapes” is an artwork created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1875. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, is associated with the Academicism art movement and falls within the genre painting category. The artwork depicts a young girl holding a box filled with grapes, embodying the idealized realism characteristic of Bouguereau’s style.

In the artwork, a barefoot girl is seen standing in a natural setting abundant with grapevines. She is dressed in simple attire, consisting of a white blouse and a dark skirt, accented by a red scarf tied around her head. The girl holds a box of grapes in her hands while gazing towards the viewer, her expression serene yet contemplative. The natural background, rich with greenery, complements the girl’s presence, highlighting the harmony between humanity and nature. The play of light and shadow, meticulous attention to detail, and the realistic portrayal of textures exemplify Bouguereau’s technical prowess and his adherence to the principles of Academicism.