William-Adolphe Bouguereau (gallery)

Bouguereau - Self Portrait (1886)

William-AdolpheBouguereau (November 30, 1825 – August 19, 1905) was a French academic painter and traditionalist. In his realistic genre paintings he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body. During his life he enjoyed significant popularity, was given numerous official honors, and received top prices for his work. Throughout the course of his life, Bouguereau executed 822 known finished paintings, although the whereabouts of many are still unknown.

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    • David Hopkins on August 13, 2023 at 5:11 pm
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    Wow! What stunning works of art! Makes me feel like I’m in heaven.

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