William Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905). Watercolor painting on paper depicting a Classical scene of a man gesturing at a woman cradling two children through an ivy covered doorway and titled “La Charite Romaine.” Signed and illegibly inscribed along the lower left, c. 1860. Hirschl and Adler Galleries, Inc. label affixed to the verso. Sight; Height: 14 1/2 in x width: 10 in. Framed; Height: 24 3/4 in x width: 20 1/2 in.