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Bouguereau Master Copy Workshop: The Song of the Nightingale
May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Bouguereau Master Copy Workshop: The Song of the Nightingale
Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a master copy workshop focused on The Song of the Nightingale by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. This session will explore Bouguereau’s use of composition, light, and refined technique through a guided drawing/painting exercise, along with historical insights into the artist and the context surrounding the work.
Painted in the late 19th century, The Song of the Nightingale reflects Bouguereau’s mastery of the human figure, delicate surface handling, and idealized realism. Participants will work from a reproduction of the painting while analyzing its structure, value relationships, and use of color to better understand how Bouguereau constructed form and narrative within the scene. Historical insights will be shared throughout the workshop, led by Dayton Society of Artists Historian, Kathleen Caffrey.
PLEASE BRING SKETCHBOOK AND PREFERRED MEDIUM. LIMITED SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE.
Date and Time
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Location
Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street
Dayton, OH 45403
Cost
Free for Members
$10 for Non-Members
About the Workshop
Participants will:
• Work from a reproduction of The Song of the Nightingale
This workshop is open to all experience levels.