Jeune Mère Contemplant Son Enfant 1871

"Jeune Mère Contemplant Son Enfant" (Young Mother Contemplating Her Child), painted in 1871 by William Bouguereau, showcases the artist's mastery of academic realism. The painting depicts a young woman gazing lovingly at her sleeping child, highlighting the tenderness and devotion of motherhood. Bouguereau's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the soft, smooth skin and delicate features of both mother and child, is characteristic of his style. This work exemplifies the sentimental genre popular in the 19th century, emphasizing emotional themes and domestic life.