French academic painter (1825-1905)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau was a French painter who lived from 1825 to 1905 and became one of the most celebrated artists of his time through his mastery of academic painting techniques. His work exemplifies the academic art tradition that dominated European art institutions during the 19th century, making him a significant figure for understanding the history of painting and taste during that era.
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau ( French pronunciation: [wiljam adɔlf buɡ(ə)ʁo]; 30 November 1825 – 19 August 1905) was a French academic painter. 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 in France and the United States, was given numerous official honors, and received top prices for his work. As the quintessential salon painter of his generation, he was reviled by the Impressionist avant-garde. By the early twentieth century, Bouguereau and his art fell out of favor with the public, due in part to changing tastes. In the 1980s, a revival of interest in figure painting led to a rediscovery of Bouguereau and his work. He finished 822 known paintings, but the whereabouts of many are still unknown.
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