The artwork “Irène” was painted by the artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau in the year 1897. Executed with oil on canvas, this piece measures 46 x 38.1 cm and belongs to the Academicism and Neoclassicism art movements. It is a portrait that showcases Bouguereau’s refined technique and attention to detail.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted in profile view against a dark, unobtrusive background which allows her features and attire to stand out prominently. She is adorned in a white draped garment, fastened at the shoulder with a decorative clasp. Her hair is dark, styled elegantly and partly bound by a golden headband. The meticulous rendering of her delicate features and the thoughtful composition exemplify the artist’s mastery in portraying the subtleties of human expression and classical beauty.
