Love`s Resistance 1885

williambouguereau

portrait

allegories

symbol

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

cupid

acrylic on canvas

pencil drawing

underpainting

france

charcoal

female-portraits

watercolor

"Love's Resistance" is a 1885 drawing by William Bouguereau, a prominent figure in Academic Art. The artwork depicts a woman seated on a stone structure, as a winged Cupid reaches towards her with an arrow. The woman seems to resist his advances, a common theme in mythological narratives, highlighting the struggle between love and independence. The artist's signature style, characterized by detailed rendering, delicate lines, and masterful composition, is evident in the exquisite detail of the figures and the surrounding foliage.