William Adolphe Bouguereau was one of the most celebrated painters of the 19th century, known for his luminous and sumptuous paintings of mythological and religious subjects. This beautifully illustrated monograph offers a comprehensive survey of Bouguereau's life and work, from his early studies in the French Academy to his later years as an internationally renowned artist. Lavishly produced and featuring stunning reproductions of some of Bouguereau's most famous paintings, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.