Elizabeth Jane Gardner

artist bio

Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau was an American academic painter who spent most of her career in France. She is best known for her genre scenes and portraits, and she was the first American woman to exhibit at the Paris Salon.

what you'll learn

Studying Gardner's work allows students to understand the principles of Academic art, including its emphasis on realism, idealized forms, and narrative content. Students can also learn about the challenges faced by women artists in the 19th century.