The Younger Brother 1903

"The Younger Brother," painted in 1903 by French Academic artist William Bouguereau, depicts a tender moment between a mother and her young son. The woman, dressed in a flowing green gown, cradles the child in her arms, his innocent gaze meeting hers. The soft, realistic brushstrokes and warm palette create a sense of peace and serenity, typical of Bouguereau's work, and characteristic of the Academic style. The painting's intimate subject matter and masterful technique cemented Bouguereau's reputation as a leading artist of his time.