The Broken Pitcher (La Cruche Cassee) 1891 Poster

A classic artwork that has passed into the public domain and makes wonderful gifts and other products. This pastoral scene is typical Bouguereau in its depiction of a tranquil, nostalgic countryside scene. Along with his interpretations of classical themes, these rustic French settings were among his most preferred subjects. William-Adolphe Bouguereau (November 30, 1825 – August 19, 1905) was a French academic painter whose realistic genre paintings and mythological themes were modern interpretations of Classical subjects with a heavy emphasis on the female human body. All of our products are made with large scale images that have been carefully edited to provide the best resolution, colour and detail possible.