La faneuse 1870

"La Faneuse" (1870) by William Bouguereau is a captivating portrait of a young woman, likely a peasant, holding a rake. The woman, dressed in traditional garb, has a serious expression and a direct gaze, suggesting her connection to the land and the hard work she performs. Bouguereau's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of the woman's clothing and the natural setting, is characteristic of his academic realism style.