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What kind of painter was Bouguereau, according to his era's classification?
Street painter
Abstract painter
Salon painter
Impressionist painter
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**Answer**: Salon painter. **Explanation:** Bouguereau achieved significant recognition during his lifetime as a Salon painter, participating in the esteemed Paris Salon exhibitions. His art exemplified the academic aesthetic favoured by the Salon, characterised by meticulous technique, narrative compositions, and idealised depictions of human form and nature.
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