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 ...

We have selected 10 paintings from across art history, focusing on that holiest of holy women—the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ.

Tavitian, a remarkable collection that reflects the refined taste and philanthropic legacy of Aso O. Tavitian. The Birth of Venus is probably the most famous painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, ...