Girl With A Pomegranate - William-Adolphe Bouguereau Fine Art Postcard

The painting depicts a young woman, possibly of Middle Eastern or North African descent, bathed in warm light. Her dark hair is intricately styled with ribbons and adorned with what appears to be silver jewelry. Her expression is one of quiet contemplation as she gently peels open a pomegranate, its ruby-red seeds spilling out onto her palm. She wears a flowing white gown with gold embroidery, and rests her other hand on her lap. The background is a simple and muted contrast to the vibrancy of the foreground.