What were Bouguereau's genre paintings like?
Abstract
Surreal
Realistic
Expressionist
Answer
Realistic, frequently including mythological or erotic scenes, Bouguereau's genre paintings were influenced by the Renaissance masters he studied extensively while at the Villa Medici. His signature style combined academic precision and idealization, portraying subjects with flawless, almost porcelain-like skin tones, meticulous detail, and a soft focus.
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