The artwork titled “Fisher Girl” is an oil painting on canvas by the renowned artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. The piece belongs to the Academicism art movement and falls under the genre painting category. It is substantial in size, with dimensions measuring 121.9 by 81.3 centimeters.
In “Fisher Girl,” the artist depicts a young girl seated by a rocky seashore. She is dressed in simple yet detailed attire that includes a dark skirt and a white blouse, topped with a dark vest. Her head is adorned with a green scarf, and she is barefoot, evoking a sense of her humble, coastal lifestyle. The girl’s pose is relaxed yet contemplative, with one hand resting on her chest and the other dangling calmly by her side. The backdrop features a serene view of the coastline and the sea beneath a cloudy sky, providing a tranquil and naturalistic setting for the subject. The artwork captures the innocence and simplicity of the fisher girl’s life, highlighted by Bouguereau’s meticulous attention to detail and soft, realistic brushwork.
