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Art: Bouguereau, William


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Nymphs and SatyrNymphs and Satyr
William Bouguereau

One of my top five. A magnificent work by one of the greatest painters of all time. Bouguereau's mastery in rendering the human figure is second to none. Delightful contrasts abound as frolicsome nymphs drag a satyr down to the water: Effortless grace trumping futile resistance; luminous opposite dark complexion; feminine curves versu... (See the whole comment)
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Young Girl Defending herself against LoveYoung Girl Defending herself against Love
William Bouguereau

She's pushing Cupid back, but is really just playing with him.  Youth flirting with adulthood, maybe? I also like the composition of this painting.  If you follow the lines of the girl's legs and lower body, then her upper body, head, and the top of the tree above her, you see a bow shape.  A parallel bow shape is described by Cupid's body a... (See the whole comment)
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