Adolphe-William Bouguereau Giclée Fine Art Prints 2 of 9
1825-1905
French Academic Classicism Painter
Adolphe-William Bouguereau (1825-1905) was a French academic painter known for his realistic and mythological works. He was a prominent figure in the art world during the 19th century and was highly regarded for his technical skill and attention to detail.
Bouguereau was born on November 30, 1825, in La Rochelle, France. His father was a wine merchant, and his mother was a descendant of a family of painters. Bouguereau showed an early interest in art, and at the age of 12, he began studying drawing under a local artist named Louis Sage. In 1841, Bouguereau moved to Bordeaux to study at the École Municipale de Dessin et de Peinture, where he studied under Jean-Paul Alaux. In 1846, he won the Prix de Rome, a prestigious scholarship that allowed him to study at the French Academy in Rome. During his time in Rome, Bouguereau was exposed to the works of the Italian Renaissance masters, which greatly influenced his style.
Bouguereau returned to France in 1850 and began to establish himself as a successful artist. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create lifelike, almost photographic, representations of his subjects. His works often depicted mythological scenes, religious themes, and idealized representations of women and children.
Bouguereau's style was firmly rooted in the academic tradition, which emphasized the importance of drawing and the study of the human form. He was a staunch defender of the academic style and was critical of the emerging Impressionist movement, which he viewed as a departure from the rigorous standards of academic art.
He was appointed Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1885 and was made Grand Officier of the Legion of Honour in 1905. Bouguereau was a highly influential teacher at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Along with Alexandre Cabanel, he played a significant role in the French art establishment and was a major figure in maintaining the academic tradition in art during a time when it was threatened by modernism.
Bouguereau's work was characterized by his focus on mythological themes, classical subjects, and an emphasis on the female human body. His paintings often featured idealized and carefully painted realistic forms set against romantic, idealized locales. Despite facing criticism from some avant-garde artists, Bouguereau enjoyed significant popularity in France, the United States, and other countries during his lifetime. His reputation experienced a revival in the 1980s, leading to a rediscovery of his work and appreciation for his contributions to the art world.
Bouguereau was born on November 30, 1825, in La Rochelle, France. His father was a wine merchant, and his mother was a descendant of a family of painters. Bouguereau showed an early interest in art, and at the age of 12, he began studying drawing under a local artist named Louis Sage. In 1841, Bouguereau moved to Bordeaux to study at the École Municipale de Dessin et de Peinture, where he studied under Jean-Paul Alaux. In 1846, he won the Prix de Rome, a prestigious scholarship that allowed him to study at the French Academy in Rome. During his time in Rome, Bouguereau was exposed to the works of the Italian Renaissance masters, which greatly influenced his style.
Bouguereau returned to France in 1850 and began to establish himself as a successful artist. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create lifelike, almost photographic, representations of his subjects. His works often depicted mythological scenes, religious themes, and idealized representations of women and children.
Bouguereau's style was firmly rooted in the academic tradition, which emphasized the importance of drawing and the study of the human form. He was a staunch defender of the academic style and was critical of the emerging Impressionist movement, which he viewed as a departure from the rigorous standards of academic art.
He was appointed Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1885 and was made Grand Officier of the Legion of Honour in 1905. Bouguereau was a highly influential teacher at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Along with Alexandre Cabanel, he played a significant role in the French art establishment and was a major figure in maintaining the academic tradition in art during a time when it was threatened by modernism.
Bouguereau's work was characterized by his focus on mythological themes, classical subjects, and an emphasis on the female human body. His paintings often featured idealized and carefully painted realistic forms set against romantic, idealized locales. Despite facing criticism from some avant-garde artists, Bouguereau enjoyed significant popularity in France, the United States, and other countries during his lifetime. His reputation experienced a revival in the 1980s, leading to a rediscovery of his work and appreciation for his contributions to the art world.
208 Bouguereau Artworks
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Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 197-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:134.6 x 83.8 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:134.6 x 83.8 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 203-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:213.4 x 152.4 cm
Museum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:213.4 x 152.4 cm
Museum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$61.70
$61.70
SKU: 182-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:122 x 152.4 cm
Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:122 x 152.4 cm
Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 196-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:81.9 x 66 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:81.9 x 66 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.40
$50.40
SKU: 244-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:87.6 x 134 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:87.6 x 134 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$57.57
$57.57
SKU: 19630-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:112 x 86.5 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:112 x 86.5 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 200-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:190.5 x 111 cm
Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:190.5 x 111 cm
Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$77.51
$77.51
SKU: 314-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:48 x 79 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:48 x 79 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 5488-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:46.5 x 38.5 cm
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:46.5 x 38.5 cm
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 187-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:157.5 x 72.4 cm
San Diego Museum of Art, California, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:157.5 x 72.4 cm
San Diego Museum of Art, California, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 231-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:116.8 x 68 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:116.8 x 68 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 263-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 206-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:230 x 148 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:230 x 148 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 17008-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:208.3 x 107.3 cm
Public Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:208.3 x 107.3 cm
Public Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 6297-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$88.18
$88.18
SKU: 204-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:309 x 212 cm
La Rochelle Cathedral, La Rochelle, France
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:309 x 212 cm
La Rochelle Cathedral, La Rochelle, France
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 207-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:204 x 148 cm
Art Museums, Strasbourg, France
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:204 x 148 cm
Art Museums, Strasbourg, France
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 262-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:215 x 107 cm
Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:215 x 107 cm
Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$65.43
$65.43
SKU: 186-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:165.1 x 87.6 cm
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:165.1 x 87.6 cm
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.26
$54.26
SKU: 19633-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:114 x 82.5 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:114 x 82.5 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.75
$52.75
SKU: 215-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:144.8 x 209.5 cm
The Haggin Museum, California, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:144.8 x 209.5 cm
The Haggin Museum, California, USA
Giclée Canvas Print
$52.54
$52.54
SKU: 315-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:unknown
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.98
$49.98
SKU: 241-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:200.5 x 122 cm
Private Collection
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:200.5 x 122 cm
Private Collection
Giclée Canvas Print
$54.40
$54.40
SKU: 276-BWA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:142.2 x 102.9 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Adolphe-William Bouguereau
Original Size:142.2 x 102.9 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA