La soupe au lait 1880

"La soupe au lait" (Milk Soup) is an oil painting by the French Academic artist William Bouguereau, created in 1880. The painting depicts a young girl holding a bowl of milk soup, with a sweet and innocent expression on her face. Bouguereau is known for his idealized and realistic style, and this painting is a prime example of his meticulous attention to detail. The soft lighting and gentle color palette create a sense of warmth and tenderness, making this a popular choice for art collectors and admirers of sentimental art.