Joueur de flûte 1878

"Joueur de flûte," painted in 1878 by the French academic artist William Bouguereau, depicts a young boy with curly brown hair holding a flute. The boy's expression is thoughtful and serious, and his gaze is directed towards the viewer. The painting's soft lighting and delicate brushstrokes create a sense of realism and evoke a sense of innocence and childhood. Bouguereau's "Joueur de flûte" is a prime example of his highly detailed and sentimental approach to depicting children, which was popular during the late 19th century.