Servant 1880

"Servant" is an 1880 painting by Jules Joseph Lefebvre, a French artist known for his academic style and genre paintings. The painting depicts a young woman, likely a servant, wearing traditional clothing, holding a tray with a pitcher, a bowl, and fruit. The woman's delicate features and the soft lighting give the painting a sense of grace and refinement. The background features an ornate tile pattern, hinting at the exotic setting. This work exemplifies Lefebvre's talent for depicting beauty and grace in everyday subjects, making it a captivating example of late 19th-century academic art.