Francois Boucher François Boucher (29 September 1703 - 30 May 1770) was a French painter, a proponent of Rococo taste, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories representing the arts or pastoral occupations, intended as a sort of two-dimensional furniture. He also painted several portraits of his illustrious patroness, Madame de Pompadour.
The Rape of Europa (mk05) Canvas 63 1/2 x 76 1/2''(161 x 194 cm)Salon of 1747;collection of Louis XV;acquired in a competition between the painters of the Academie Royale organized by the Directorate of Royal Buildings in 1747 INV
Painting ID:: 20714
The_Rape_of_Europa_(mk05) Canvas 63 1/2 x 76 1/2''(161 x 194 cm)Salon of 1747;collection of Louis XV;acquired in a competition between the painters of the Academie Royale organized by the Directorate of Royal Buildings in 1747 INV
Francois_Boucher François Boucher (29 September 1703 - 30 May 1770) was a French painter, a proponent of Rococo taste, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories representing the arts or pastoral occupations, intended as a sort of two-dimensional furniture. He also painted several portraits of his illustrious patroness, Madame de Pompadour.