Love-Youthfulness of Love.
La jeunesse et l'Amour. (1877)
La jeunesse et l'Amour. (1877) Youthfulness of Love
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In this painting titled La jeunesse et l'Amour-Youthfulness of Love by William Bouguereau a slim naked young woman possibly even Venus is crossing a stream. She has a silky blue green cloak hanging loosely behind her back that appears to have slipped from her body and is blowing to the left of her suggesting that there is a slight breeze blowing through the woodland. She has medium rounded breasts and erect nipples suggesting perhaps that she may be feeling the chill from the breeze. She is crossing a stream in what appears to be a woodland using the rocks beneath her feet as stepping stones. She is accompanied by cupid who is balancing playfully on her shoulders. He appears to be trying to get her attention as he is holding onto her head and left arm while staring cheekily at her. She is returning his gaze with a look of love and reassurance in her eyes.
Exchanging glances.
The above account is my interpretation of the work and should in no way be taken as fact.