Little sulky 1888

williambouguereau

portrait

gouache

character portrait

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

child

underpainting

france

painting painterly

sitting

portrait art

female-portraits

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

"Little Sulky" is an 1888 oil painting by French Academic artist William Bouguereau. The painting depicts two young girls, one seated and seemingly sulking, while the other attempts to cheer her up by holding a blue bird. Bouguereau's work is known for its meticulous detail and idealized figures. The artist's masterful technique captures the softness of the girls' skin and the texture of their clothing. This painting exemplifies the Academic genre, known for its emphasis on realism and traditional themes of beauty and innocence.