Painted at the height of Bouguereau’s religious period, this selection centers on The Virgin embracing a grieving woman in a meditation on mortality contrast with divine tenderness. Sorrow and solace are balanced with mathematical care as Bouguereau transforms anguish into order through his characteristic deep palette and precision brushwork. Furthermore, his use of color enhances the divide between the finite nature of life and the all-knowing divine. 

William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905) was a French Academic painter, renowned for his flawless technique, classical compositions, and idealized human figures. His works often focused on mythological, religious, and allegorical themes, blending emotional depth with meticulous craftsmanship. 

Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting.

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