"In painting, I'm an idealist. I see only the beautiful in art and, for me, art is the beautiful. Why reproduce what is ugly in nature? I don't see why it should be necessary."
-Wm. Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905)
A nested pair of storage chests are encompassed by 19th c. French fine art of Bouguereau. His distinctive pastel palette and realism during this movement has influenced other artists and is evidenced on surviving murals, coveted paintings and porcelain art that have survived. Largest 19 x 12 x 12".