The Youth of Bacchus
1884 · Oil on canvas
Dimensions 331 × 610 cm
Collection: Art Whisperer
First exhibited a the Paris Salon in 1884 The Youth of Bacchus is considered one of William Bouguereau's most monumental works which took 2 years to complete. During it's Salon debut it was regarded as the single greatest work of academic painting in the world. The Youth of Bacchus remained in the artists private studio until his death and he refused to sell his work for any amount of money as the painting brought him a priceless sense of pride.
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About this artwork
The Youth of Bacchus (1884) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, oil on canvas, from the Art Whisperer collection.
About William-Adolphe Bouguereau
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (30 November 1825 – 19 August 1905) was a French academic painter. In his realistic genre paintings he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body.
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