William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Song of the Angels

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Dimensions refer to paper size. Each print includes a white border for archival presentation and professional framing.

Curator's Choice

To preserve the ethereal, soft lighting and the "sfumato" effect of the forest background, we highly recommend the Daguerre Canvas. The matte finish of this premium canvas ensures that the delicate highlights on the angels' robes and the skin of the Christ Child remain soft and lifelike, without any artificial glare.

Museum-Quality Heirloom — Designed to last for generations (100+ years).

Lifetime Archival Guarantee — If it ever fades, we replace it for free.

Handcrafted in Slovenia — Each print is individually inspected and prepared.

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William-Adolphe Bouguereau

The Master of the French Academy William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905) was the quintessential figure of French Academic art and one of the most celebrated painters of the 19th century. Born in La Rochelle, France, he displayed an immense talent for drawing at an early age, eventually studying at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1850, he won the coveted Prix de Rome, a scholarship that allowed him to study the Renaissance masters in Italy, which profoundly influenced his lifelong devotion to classical beauty.

During his lifetime, Bouguereau was considered the greatest living painter in France. He was a dominant figure at the Paris Salon and a favorite of American millionaires of the Gilded Age, who prized his work for its technical perfection and emotional resonance. Though the rise of Impressionism briefly overshadowed his legacy in the 20th century, today he is rightfully reclaimed as a titan of technique, renowned for his ability to capture the "idealized human" in scenes of mythology and profound sanctity.

The Standard of Sacred Beauty

Museum-Grade Materials: We use only the world’s finest media: the legendary Hahnemühle Museum Etching (350 gsm), a 100% cotton paper for the tactile soul of an original drawing, or the Daguerre Canvas (400 gsm), a premium poly-cotton blend designed for archival stability and the authentic texture of an oil painting. Every print is additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced lightfastness and long-term preservation.

Built for Generations: Our museum-grade pigments are rated to remain vibrant and lightfast for over a century. By choosing archival permanence, you are investing in a piece of Catholic sacred art designed to be lived with, prayed with, and handed down. A timeless bridge of faith between the present and the future.

Our Promise of Permanence: We believe in the eternal nature of the beauty we share. If your print ever fades or is damaged, we will replace it for free. Our lifetime guarantee is a testament to our commitment to your family’s legacy.

Museum Etching Paper

Printed on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching, a 100% cotton, OBA-free fine art paper at 350 gsm. Its velvety, textured surface captures the tactile quality of an original drawing with exceptional tonal depth and archival permanence rated for over 100 years. Additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced lightfastness and long-term preservation.

Each print includes a white border on all sides for archival presentation and professional framing: 2 cm for A4 and A3 prints, 3 cm for A2 prints. Stated dimensions refer to the total paper size, including this border.

Paper prints require framing for display. Frame not included.

Daguerre Canvas

Printed on Daguerre Canvas, a premium poly-cotton blend at 400 gsm with the authentic texture of an oil painting. Acid-free, OBA-free, and rated for over 100 years of lightfastness and archival stability. Additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced resistance to UV exposure. Available exclusively in A2 format.

Each canvas includes a 2.5 cm mirrored edge zone that wraps around the stretcher bar, surrounded by a 3 cm white stapling border hidden on the reverse. Stated dimensions refer to the total canvas size.

Canvas prints are delivered unframed and unmounted, allowing you to choose your own framing.

Packaging & Shipping

Every print is prepared by hand using archival-grade materials to ensure it arrives in museum condition. Each piece is wrapped in acid-free silk tissue and placed inside a bespoke Archival Portfolio: a handcrafted case of 3 mm grey board with a cotton spine, tied with natural hemp twine and protected against moisture and damage for transit.

Every shipment — A4, A3, and A2 alike — includes a registered Certificate of Authenticity and our lifetime archival guarantee.

Region	A4 & A3	A2
Slovenia Free over €100	€4.90	€7.90
Central & Adriatic EU AT, CZ, DE, HR, HU, PL, SK Free over €200	€14.90	€19.90
West & South EU BE, BG, ES, IT, NL, RO Free over €200	€14.90	€19.90
North & Atlantic EU DK, EE, FR, LT, LV, MC, PT, SE Free over €200	€14.90	€19.90
Remote EU FI, IE, LU Free over €200	€19.90	€29.90

A Lullaby for the Divine

In Song of the Angels, Bouguereau captures a moment of transcendent peace. As the Virgin Mary cradles the sleeping Christ Child in a lush, forest glade, three angels descend to perform a celestial lullaby on their violins.

The mastery of this work lies in its delicate harmony. The soft, porcelain-like skin of the Child and the serene, watchful gaze of Mary are rendered with a precision that only Bouguereau could achieve. The 4K restoration brings out every fine detail—from the individual strings of the violins to the translucent texture of the angels' wings.

This print is a visual prayer of protection and serenity. It brings a calming, sacred atmosphere into any home, reminding us of the constant, invisible presence of the heavenly host.

The Details

Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1881)
Title: Song of the Angels (La Vierge aux Anges)
Original Medium: Oil on canvas
Theme: Marian Collection, Divine Harmony

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do you use?

We offer two archival-grade media: Hahnemühle Museum Etching (350 gsm), a 100% cotton paper with the tactile quality of an original drawing, and Daguerre Canvas (400 gsm), a premium poly-cotton blend with the authentic texture of an oil painting. Both are acid-free, OBA-free, and rated for over 100 years of lightfastness. Every print is additionally protected with Lascaux UV Protect spray for enhanced preservation against UV exposure.

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