William-Adolphe Bouguereau

French academic painter (1825-1905)
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Summary

William-Adolphe Bouguereau is a human[1]. Born in La Rochelle[2], he… he was born on November 30, 1825[3]. He passed away in La Rochelle[4]. He died on August 19, 1905[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and architectural drafter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #6,396 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's place of birth was La Rochelle[2].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau passed away in La Rochelle[4].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau was born on November 30, 1825[3].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau died on August 19, 1905[5].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[9].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's father was Q139766747[10].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's mother was Q139766748[11].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau was married to Marie-Nelly Monchablon[12].
  • Among William-Adolphe Bouguereau's spouses was Elizabeth Jane Gardner[13].
  • A child of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Henriette Vincens[14].
  • A child of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Georges Bouguereau[15].
  • A child of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Jeanne Bouguereau[16].
  • A child of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Paul Bouguereau[17].
  • A child of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Maurice Bouguereau[18].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau held citizenship in France[19].
  • French was William-Adolphe Bouguereau's native language[20].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's professions included painter[6].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's professions included architectural drafter[7].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's field of work was painting[21].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau held the position of chairperson[22].
  • Among William-Adolphe Bouguereau's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[23].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[24].
  • William-Adolphe Bouguereau's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[25].
  • A notable student of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Pierre Auguste Cot[26].
  • A notable student of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was Emilie Desjeux[27].

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Origins and Family

William-Adolphe Bouguereau's place of birth was La Rochelle[2]. He was born on November 30, 1825[3]. His father was Q139766747[10]. His mother was Q139766748[11]. French was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[24], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[25], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and architectural drafter[7]. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's field of work was painting[21]. He was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[23]. He held the position of chairperson[22]. Notable students include Pierre Auguste Cot[26], Emilie Desjeux[27], Elizabeth Jane Gardner[36], Raphaël Collin[37], Léon Bazille Perrault[38], and Paul Émile Chabas[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Birth of Venus[40], a painting[41], founded in 1879[42]; The First Mourning[43]; and Dante and Virgil in Hell[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[45], an award[46], in France[47], founded in 1663[48]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[49], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; and Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[61], a grade of an order[62], in Spain[63].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marie-Nelly Monchablon[12], an art model[64], 1836–1877[65], of France[66] and Elizabeth Jane Gardner[13], a painter[67], 1837–1922[68], of United States[69]. Children include Henriette Vincens[14], 1857–1913[70], of France[71]; Georges Bouguereau[15], 1859–1875[72], of France[73]; Jeanne Bouguereau[16]; Paul Bouguereau[17], a lawyer[74], 1868–1900[75], of France[76]; and Maurice Bouguereau[18].

Death and Burial

William-Adolphe Bouguereau died on August 19, 1905[5]. He passed away in La Rochelle[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William-Adolphe Bouguereau ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #6,396 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

He has been cited as an influence by Fritz Zuber-Buhler[79], a painter[80], 1822–1896[81], of Switzerland[82] and Émile Munier[83], a painter[84], 1840–1895[85], of France[86], specialised in painting[87].

FAQs

Where was William-Adolphe Bouguereau born?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau was born in La Rochelle[2].

Where did William-Adolphe Bouguereau die?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau passed away in La Rochelle[4].

Who were William-Adolphe Bouguereau's parents?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau's father was Q139766747[10]. William-Adolphe Bouguereau's mother was Q139766748[11].

Who was William-Adolphe Bouguereau married to?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau's spouses include Marie-Nelly Monchablon[12] and Elizabeth Jane Gardner[13].

What did William-Adolphe Bouguereau do for work?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau worked as painter[6] and architectural drafter[7].

Where did William-Adolphe Bouguereau go to school?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[24] and French Academy in Rome[25].

What awards did William-Adolphe Bouguereau receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[45], Prix de Rome[88], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[49], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[52].

Who did William-Adolphe Bouguereau influence?

William-Adolphe Bouguereau has been cited as an influence by Fritz Zuber-Buhler[79] and Émile Munier[83].

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  1. 3d ago · 하늘이푸른날 · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work The Birth of Venus, The Birth of Venus, The First Mourning +1
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  2. 10d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag william-adolphe-bouguereau
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  3. 4w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-08-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art +125
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  4. 7w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Pierre Auguste Cot, Emilie Desjeux, Elizabeth Jane Gardner +43
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  5. 7w ago · Harmonia Amanda · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noosfere author id 2147207488
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  6. 9w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 407736
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  7. 9w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Pierre Auguste Cot, Emilie Desjeux, Elizabeth Jane Gardner +43
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  8. 10w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Pierre Auguste Cot, Emilie Desjeux, Elizabeth Jane Gardner +43
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P802]]: [[Q123520039]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  9. 10w ago · Tholzheim · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Factgrid item id Q1792652
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  10. 11w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Pierre Auguste Cot, Emilie Desjeux, Elizabeth Jane Gardner +43
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  11. 11w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Paris 7e - Musée d'Orsay - Les Oréades (William Bouguereau),
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  12. 12w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Pierre Auguste Cot, Emilie Desjeux, Elizabeth Jane Gardner +43
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P802]]: [[Q829892]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  13. 13w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, architectural drafter
    "/* wbsetclaimvalue:1| */ [[Property:P106]]: [[Q2079935]], разрешение перенаправления / resolving redirect [[Q14623005]] → [[Q2079935]] ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/KrBotResolvingRedirect/Q14623005_Q20799"
  14. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01355454
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  15. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01355454
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  16. 16w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Q139766747
    Mother Q139766748
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  17. 16w ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art +125
    Local thumb
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q499902]], Add works in collection based on a work"
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