William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Bathers, 1884
Bouguereau’s portrayal of two nude female bathers is a perfect example of Classical, Romantic tradition that was created during the Impressionist period. In comparison to the Impressionists of his time, Bouguereau created an academic, traditional painting that appealed to purely aesthetic experience, rather than sensational, modern style.
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