William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French pronunciation: [ˈwiljam ˈadɔlf ˈbuɡ (ə)ʁo]; 30 November 1825 – 19 August 1905) was a French academic painter. In his realistic genre paintings, he …

William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French pronunciation: [wijam.adɔlf buɡ (ə)ʁo]; 30 November 1825 – 19 August 1905) was a French academic painter. In his realistic genre paintings he used …

In his own era, the Neoclassical painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau was one of the most reputable and commercially successful artists in the Western world, showered with official …

Nov 26, 2025 · William-Adolphe Bouguereau was a French painter, a dominant figure in his nation’s academic painting during the second half of the 19th century. Bouguereau entered the …

He wasn't just the best ever at painting human anatomy, more importantly he captured the tender and subtlest nuances of personality and mood. Bouguereau caught the very souls and spirits …

Bouguereau's technical mastery, idealized naturalism, and attention to detail allowed him to render the human body with unparalleled realism. This, combined with his focus on traditional …

Jan 9, 2023 · William-Adolphe Bouguereau was an academic artist from France who specialized in mythical themes and modern adaptations of traditional topics, with a focus on the female …

Nov 12, 2024 · Bouguereau’s time in Italy greatly influenced his artistic philosophy. He admired the balanced compositions, anatomical precision, and harmonious forms of ancient Greek and …

Feb 2, 2025 · William-Adolphe Bouguereau may not be a household name these days, but in his era, he was one of the most revered painters in the world. His uncanny ability to combine …

Jan 1, 2023 · William Adolph Bouguereau (November 30, 1825, La Rochelle – August 19, 1905, the same place) was a French painter and artist, a prominent representative of French …