Fishing For Frogs 1882

williambouguereau

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"Fishing for Frogs" (1882) by William Bouguereau depicts two young girls sitting on a stone ledge by a stream, one holding a stick and seemingly trying to catch a frog. The girls are dressed in simple, yet elegant, clothing and their expressions are filled with innocence and curiosity. This genre scene, typical of the Academic style, exemplifies Bouguereau's mastery of realism and sentimentality, showcasing the beauty of childhood and the simple pleasures of nature.