This beautiful hand painted reproduction of the talented French academic artist William Bouguereau’s original Laurel Branch has been executed with the greatest care and attention to detail. During his artistic lifetime Bouguereau was considered among the most formidable painters in the world and his compositions were eagerly snapped up by the American millionaires who could afford their substantial price tags. This sensitive reproduction reflects the artist’s character as much as the artist originally captured the models character – as well as her beauty.

Laurel Branch was originally created toward the end of the artist’s life; just five years before his death in 1905. It reflects how Bouguereau’s oeuvre was defined by his passion for the Greco-Roman classics. The young girl and her Laurel branch emanate Ancient Greece. In Greece Laurel is associated with the Nymph Dhafni (Daphne) and a Laurel Crown was awarded to the winner of the Pythian Games at Delphi - Their name was also entered into the Olympic Games record of winners. The Goddess Nike was associated with the Olympic Games.

This composition reflects Bouguereau’s passion for the classical and the ancient: His fascination with Greek mythology and Legend. Indeed, Laurel Branch timelessly represents this incredibly talented artist at his best.