The Birth of Venus is probably the most famous painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and it is considered a masterpiece of French Academic art.

William Adolphe Bouguereau was a French painter ... whom he played an active part in banning from the Salon each year. Relating to his painting practice, Bouguereau said: ”Each day I go to my studio ...

The Birth of Venus is probably the most famous painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and it is considered a masterpiece of French Academic art. The female form has been revered since time immemorial ...