Fred Ross on "Bouguereau and the Real 19th Century"

"In 1900 at the Universal Exposition in Paris, it is reported that Degas and Monet were approached by a newspaper reporter who asked who, in their opinion, would most likely be considered the greatest 19th century French artist in the year 2000. After a brief debate, both agreed on one man - William Bouguereau.
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delivered to the New York Society of Portrait Artists
Friday, January 4th, 2002 at the Salmagundi Club.