Keywords: William Adolphe Bouguereau, The Story Book, Framed Print, Child Portrait, Genre Print, Reproduction, Victorian Style, Classical Print, Girl With Book, Decorative Wall Art, Gilt Frame

Summary:
Framed print after William Adolphe Bouguereau’s The Story Book depicting a young girl in a white garment holding a book against a dark ground. Presented in an ornate gilt frame. A label on the reverse identifies the composition as The Story Book and attributes the original image to William Adolphe Bouguereau, dated 1877. Offered as a print, not an oil on canvas.

(Visible surface wear and scattered handling marks to the print and frame. Some rubbing and imperfections to the frame finish. Back with label and later backing. Please review photographs for overall condition.)

Measurement: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (14.6 x 11.4 cm.), Frame: 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (22.2 x 19.1 cm.) approx

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