A Realist, William Bouguereau often used mythological figures in his paintings. I first saw A Young Girl Defending Herself Against Eros when very young and it made quite an impression. Wonder if I thought puberty brought tussles with winged cherubs? There is quite a struggle going on, and not all of it physical.
Thanks to Joanie for the tip!
‘A Young Girl Defending Herself Against Eros’ William Adolphe Bouguereau 1880
Sigh. Such beauty and such mastery of the medium!
I love Bouguereau without reservation.
Next assignment from me to you: Maxfield Parrish.
Oh, Parrish and I are old friends! Who can forget a Parrish sky?
One of my high points in Tulsa was seeing this work at the Philbrook – I had no idea it was there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shepherdess
What an unexpected pleasure that must have been!