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].
Body
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].