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The Maid of Finistère

Alfred Guillou

Artwork Details

The Maid of Finistère
circa 1864-1926
Alfred Guillou
oil on canvas
21 15/16 in. x 18 3/8 in. ( 55.8 cm x 46.6 cm )
Gift of Mrs. John Alexander
1987/1.173

Description

Guillou is Breton by birth and trained in Paris under Cabanel and Bouguereau. Finistère is located in Brittany, his native territory. A peasant girl in her native costume.

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