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The scene unfolds with a captivating intimacy. Four cherubic figures, their delicate wings spread, gather around a young woman. The artist's mastery of the human form is evident in the soft, rounded curves of the children and the graceful pose of the central figure. Her expression is a subtle mix of reverie and gentle surprise, as if she's awakened from a dream, or perhaps, is on the cusp of one. The artist skillfully employs the light, casting a soft glow that seems to emanate from the figures themselves, enhancing the ethereal quality of the scene.
Springtime Dream
William Adolphe BouguereauRelated artworks
The goddess Aurora triumphs over night, announcing Apollo in his chariot, while Morpheus sleeps