The Countess de Montholon

The Countess de Montholon is shown as a young woman in a white, lattice-patterned dress with a blue satin sash and ruffled trim, standing beside a stone balustrade in a shaded garden. She faces the viewer with a calm, composed expression, her hair neatly styled and hands resting on a small bouquet and a hat with a blue ribbon. The painting is executed in Bouguereau’s polished Academic style, with smooth, flawless skin tones, meticulous rendering of fabric, and a softly lit, darkened background that enhances the luminous figure.