Les Oranges 1865

"Les Oranges" (1865) by William Bouguereau depicts a serene scene of a mother and her two children in a lush, outdoor setting. The mother, dressed in a simple white garment with a red sash, tenderly holds a young, nude boy, while a slightly older girl sits beside her, both children holding oranges. The meticulous detail and soft, idealized forms characteristic of Bouguereau's Academic style create a timeless and sentimental image that celebrates the innocence and beauty of childhood.