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William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) was a French academic painter renowned for his realistic genre paintings and mastery of the human form. He was celebrated for his ability to render delicate textures, idealized beauty, and classical themes with meticulous detail. A prominent figure in the French Academy, Bouguereau’s work exemplified academic art’s emphasis on technical skill and traditional subject matter. Despite the rise of modernist movements, he remained immensely popular in his time, producing over 800 paintings. His works, often depicting mythological themes and peasant life, continue to be admired for their elegance and technical brilliance.
