Coleção: François Boucher

François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman, and engraver who worked in the Rococo style. Boucher is known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories, and pastoral scenes. He was perhaps the most famous painter and decorative artist of the 18th century.

Born: September 29, 1703, Paris, France
Died: May 30, 1770, Paris, France
On view: National Gallery of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, PLUS
Periods: Rococo, Renaissance
Spouse: Marie-Jeanne Boucher (m. 1733–1770)
Known for: Painting