Late 20th Century Vintage Framed Oil on Canvas Painting "The Story Book"

Description

Decorate a lady's office or study with this elegant vintage oil on canvas painting. Created in France and set in … more Decorate a lady's office or study with this elegant vintage oil on canvas painting. Created in France and set in a carved gilt frame, the hand painted canvas is a rendition of William-Adolphe Bouguereau "The Storybook" Set in a carved ornate giltwood frame, the classic, realistic art depicts, a young girl with light brown, curly hair holding a book. The young lady's expression on her face is serene, adding to the calm and delicate atmosphere of the artwork. The painting is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use with a colorful palette of soft colors.
William-Adolphe Bouguereau was a renowned French academic painter known for his realistic genre paintings and his skillful portrayal of the human figure, particularly women and children. His works often depicted idealized, serene, and sentimental scenes, which were highly admired during his time. "The Story Book", is a great example of Bouguereau's style, and is one of his many paintings that feature a young child in a tender, thoughtful pose, often with a book or some other object that adds to the narrative of the image. The delicate and precise brushwork, the soft rendering of the child's features, and the overall serene mood are all hallmarks of Bouguereau's work.
Measures: 26"W x 30.25"H. less