Bouguereau - La leçon de flûte | 1868 Academic Oil

Two young women in flowing classical robes, one teaching flute to the other in soft woodland light with warm skin tones and delicate drapery

Bouguereau pairs pastoral innocence with technical virtuosity in this intimate 1868 scene of musical instruction. The figures’ idealized flesh tones contrast against muted earth backgrounds, showcasing his signature porcelain-smooth brushwork that defined French academic painting.

Artist	William Bouguereau
Year	1868
Category	Figurative
Medium	Oil on canvas
Licence	CC0 Public Domain
Resolution	1 937 × 2 560 px
Format	JPEG
File Size	~1.7 MB