Reflexion 1897

"Reflexion" is an oil painting by William Bouguereau, created in 1897. This Academic style painting depicts a young woman dressed in a white toga, sitting amidst a lush garden. The woman's contemplative expression and gentle pose evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection, while the detailed rendering of her features and clothing showcases Bouguereau's mastery of realism. The presence of irises and foliage adds to the idyllic atmosphere of the scene, symbolizing beauty and the passage of time.