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François Boucher
(29th Sep, 1703 - 30th May, 1770)
Les Forges de Vulcain. Esquisse en grisaille
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Photo (C) RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) / Franck Raux
musée du Louvre
http://www.louvre.fr
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Keywords:
esquisse peinte
forge
Venus (mythology)
mythological scene
Vulcan
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About the artwork
Title:
Les Forges de Vulcain. Esquisse en grisaille
Periods:
18th century
modern age
XVIIIth century
Techniques:
oil on canvas
Dimensions:
455 x 725
Inventory number:
MI1025
Location:
musée du Louvre
About the author(s)
Author:
François Boucher
Also known as:
Francois Boucher
François Bouché
François Bouchet
François Bourcher
François Bouchez
Francois, the elder Boucher
Fransua Bushe
Francis Boucher
Born:
29th Sep, 1703
Dead:
30th May, 1770
Country:
France
See more about this author on Wikipedia:
François Boucher
(French:
[fʁɑ̃swa buʃe]
; 29 September 1703 – 30 May 1770) was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, 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 celebrated painter and decorative artist of the 18th century. He also painted several portraits of his patroness, Madame de Pompadour.
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