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Idle Thoughts (Little Girl Sitting Embroidering); Vaines Pensees
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Idle Thoughts (Little Girl Sitting Embroidering); Vaines Pensees
827376 Idle Thoughts (Little Girl Sitting Embroidering); Vaines Pensees (Petite Fille Assise Brodant), 1903 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 127.9x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idle Thoughts (Little Girl Sitting Embroidering); Vaines Pensees (Petite Fille Assise Brodant). William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1903. 127.9 x 66cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22739686
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1903 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Adolphe William Bouguereau Artistic Artistique Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Bouguereau Craft Creative Activity Creativity Direct Gaze Embroiderer Embroidering Feet Foot Girl Alone Handcraft Idle Idle Thoughts Laziness Lazy Lethargy Little Looking At Camera Negative Concept One Girl Only Size Stitch Stitching William Adolphe Bouguereau William Bouguereau 19th Century European Art Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Portrait Style Portraiture
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Idle Thoughts (Little Girl Sitting Embroidering); Vaines Pensees (Petite Fille Assise Brodant), 1903
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. In this oil painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, we are transported to a serene moment in time. A young girl sits alone, engrossed in her embroidery work, lost in her own thoughts. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he captures every stitch and strand of thread with remarkable precision. The girl's bare feet rest gently on the ground, symbolizing her innocence and vulnerability. Her direct gaze towards the viewer invites us into her world, inviting us to ponder the idle thoughts that occupy our own minds. Bouguereau's academic style shines through in this portrait, showcasing his mastery of technique and composition. The soft lighting illuminates the girl's delicate features and highlights the intricate patterns of her embroidery. This artwork speaks to themes of creativity, craftsmanship, and introspection. It reminds us of the beauty found in simple moments of stillness and contemplation. As we gaze upon this timeless piece, we can't help but be captivated by its ethereal beauty and find ourselves reflecting on our own idle thoughts.
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