Academic Art
The First Mourning
by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1888
The First Mourning (1888) is a nude painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, one of the masters of Academic Art. The original hangs in the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- William-Adolphe Bouguereau
- Year
- 1888
- Movement
- Academic Art
- Original
- National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The First Mourning by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1888) depicts woman, sky, mother, father, cloud, rock. The original hangs in the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
Your ArtLogia The First Mourning is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Academic Art. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Master of French academic painting whose flawless technique gave mythological and pastoral figures an almost living glow.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905)
Master of French academic painting whose flawless technique gave mythological and pastoral figures an almost living glow.
More by William-Adolphe BouguereauQuestions
Is this The First Mourning reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The First Mourning is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The First Mourning?
The original by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1888) is in the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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