Apples 1897

William Bouguereau’s “Apples” (1897) depicts a young girl, likely a peasant, seated with a basket of apples beside her. The subject matter, rendered with precise detail, evokes a sense of tranquility, characteristic of the Academic style in which Bouguereau worked. The soft lighting and muted colors contribute to the piece's gentle atmosphere, while the young girl's delicate features and demure pose suggest innocence and virtue. Bouguereau's works were widely popular in the 19th century, often lauded for their realism and beauty.