Orpheline À La Fontaine 1883

"Orpheline À La Fontaine" is a 1883 painting by the French Academic artist William Bouguereau (1825-1905) depicting a young girl, dressed in a simple white blouse and a blue skirt, sitting on a stone fountain in a contemplative pose. The realistic depiction of the girl's features, the soft light filtering through the trees, and the detailed rendering of the foliage contribute to the sentimental and romantic tone of the piece. This painting exemplifies Bouguereau's mastery of academic realism, characterized by idealized beauty and meticulous attention to detail, and was popular with the public in the 19th century.