La Naissance de Vénus (Birth of Venus)1879 by William-Adolph Bouguereau.
Very similar in composition to Botticelli’s work. Bouguereau had a very successful career. His realistic style appealed to a large number of people. A contemporary of Degas and Monet; they even conceded his extreme popularity.
William Adolph Bouguereau, Virgin with Angels, 1900.
Bouguereau often included angels, cupids, putti etc in his artwork. His art was very popular during his lifetime and continues to be popular today, as well.
La Naissance de Vénus (Birth of Venus)1879 by William-Adolph Bouguereau, Musee d’Orsay, Paris.
Very similar in composition to Botticelli’s work.
Bouguereau had a very successful career. His realistic style appealed to a large number of people. A contemporary of Degas and Monet; they even conceded his extreme popularity.
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