Entre la richesse et l’amour 1869

"Entre la richesse et l’amour" (Between Wealth and Love) is an 1869 painting by the French Academic artist William Bouguereau. The painting portrays a young woman, a wealthy suitor, and a younger man who appears to be an impoverished suitor. The woman appears conflicted, as though she is trying to choose between the riches offered by the older man and the love of the younger man. The painting is a classic example of Bouguereau's style, which was characterized by its realism, meticulous detail, and sentimental subject matter. Bouguereau was a popular artist in his time, and his work was widely admired for its beauty and technical skill.