Pifferaro (1874)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to feature in our collection the captivating piece "Pifferaro" by the esteemed 19th-century French artist, William Bouguereau. Known for his masterful technique and the lifelike quality of his works, Bouguereau's "Pifferaro" stands out as a profound display of both emotion and skill.This painting portrays a young boy seated on a stone step, holding a piffero, a traditional wooden wind instrument akin to a flute. The boy is dressed in a rustic, yet vibrant costume that includes a red vest over a white shirt and brown trousers. His expression is introspective and somewhat melancholy, suggesting a moment of rest or pause in his music-making.Bouguereau's attention to detail brings this image to life, from the texture of the boy’s curly hair and the cloth of his garments to the soft, ambient background that enfolds the scene in a gentle shadow. The delicate interplay of light and color showcases the artist's skill at capturing the subtleties of the human face and form."Pifferaro" not only offers a glimpse into the rural Italian culture of the time but also evokes a universal feeling of youthful solitude and the solemn joy of music.
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau was a French academic painter. In paintings of the realistic genre, he used mythological themes, modern interpretation of classical themes, emphasizing the female human body. During his lifetime, he achieved great popularity in France and the United States, was awarded many official honors, and sold his works for top prices. In the early twentieth century, Bouguereau and his art disappeared from the public eye, partly due to its changing artistic tastes. A resurgence of interest in figurative painting in the 1980s led to a rediscovery of Bouguereau and his work. He completed 822 known paintings, but the whereabouts of many are still unknown.