William Bouguereau: Despite Poverty, A Calling

A selection from “Une vocation,” 1890, by William Adolphe Bouguereau (William Bouguereau) (1825-1905). Oil on canvas, 22.05 by 17.91 inches. Courtesy of Art Renewal Center

This article is part of Art Speaks, an Epoch Times global art exploration project.

The expression in this girl’s eyes seem way too intense. She gives such a studious effort to the little figures in her drawing.