jaxenro Posted Sunday at 08:01 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:01 PM William-Adolphe Bouguereau (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. "Innocence" (1893) Cherry frame with deflt clear lacquer finish over oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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