Alone in the World (Bouguereau)

Alone in the World
French: Seule au Monde

Alone in the World (c.1867)
Artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Year c.1867 (c.1867)
Medium Oil on canvas

Alone in the World (French: Seule au Monde) is a painting created by nineteenth century French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Although the exact year of creation is unknown, Theo van Gogh acquired it in 1867 so it may be placed in the early part of Bouguereau's career.[1]

The painting depicts a peasant girl holding a violin and standing on a bridge over the Seine in Paris. She is looking to her left with a melancholy expression. The cathedral of Notre Dame can be seen in the background, as well as a bridge which appears to be the Pont Royal. This indicates that the girl is standing on the Pont de Solférino.

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References

  1. ↑ Wissman, Fronia E. (1996). Bouguereau. San Francisco: Pomegranate Artbooks. ISBN 978-0876545829.

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