Daughter of Fisherman by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. A young woman in traditional attire stands before a landscape, carrying a large fishing net on her shoulder and a woven basket.

Daughter of Fisherman

William-Adolphe Bouguereau

1872 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An exquisite 19th-century portrait of a fisherman's daughter by William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1872, this work by William-Adolphe Bouguereau showcases his hallmark technical mastery in the luminous rendering of the young subject's skin and the intricate textures of her clothing. The Daughter of Fisherman captures a quiet, idealized moment of rural life, blending academic precision with a gentle, romanticized atmosphere.