|
There's only one pinnacle
Painting achieved its full maturity in 1865 when Bouguereau's painting style began its final ascent. No one had ever before or since acheived the level of technical sophistication and sensitive portrayal of the human form.
Of course Bouguereau had the distinct advantage of having seen and learned from the works of the oil painting masters that preceeded him. Obviously they never had the opportunity to learn from him.
|