A sample of paintings by 19th-century French artist, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, expresses a talent fascinated by the tender beauty of womanhood. Regarded today as one of the best painters of human anatomy, he breathed life into his figures by capturing the subtle nuances of personality and mood. Bouguereau’s appreciation for young mothers reached a classical reverence…
Artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s Penchant for Motherly Love
May 14, 2023
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