Lot n° 157
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French School, student of William BOUGUEREAU (1825–1905). Th - Lot 157
French School, student of William BOUGUEREAU (1825–1905). The Shepherd’s Departure. Watercolor over black chalk lines on paper mounted on board. Annotated in pen in the lower right corner: “… Master Bouguereau, July 1865.” 63 x 50 cm
This scene is reminiscent of Bouguereau’s *The Shepherd’s Departure* (or *The Shepherd’s Return*, depending on the title variant), now in a private collection. It skillfully blends the artist’s characteristic idealization with careful attention to detail and a genuine sensitivity in the expression of emotions. This large-format watercolor, executed with great skill, is likely the work of a student of Bouguereau, as suggested by a handwritten inscription visible in the lower right corner. The elegant silhouettes and soft light highlight the idealized faces and reinforce the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The work as a whole celebrates the poetry of rural life while expressing the emotional dimension of everyday separations—a favorite theme of Bouguereau’s that his studio helped to perpetuate.
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