The Broken Pitcher (painting)
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| Artist | William-Adolphe Bouguereau |
| Year | 1891 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 53 x 33 in. (134.6 x 83.8 cm) |
| Accession | 53162 |
The Broken Pitcher is the artwork of French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau.[1]The painting was completed in 1891.[1]It was the first artwork of William-Adolphe Bouguereau when he arrived in California.[2] The painting is the symbol of the loss of virginity.[3] In this picture of a young girl with a blue skirt and white shirt covered by a red cloth, she sits beside the broken pitcher.[1] This work is in the Masterworks of European Painting in the California Palace of the Legion of Honor (1999).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "The Broken Pitcher". FAMSF. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "The Broken Pitcher [William-Adolphe Bouguereau] | Sartle - Rogue Art History". www.sartle.com. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Bouguereau "The Broken Pitcher" Museum Street Banner". BetterWall. Retrieved 2024-07-25.