Who created "Allegory of Music"?

Allegory of Music was created by François Boucher in 1764.

What medium is "Allegory of Music"?

Allegory of Music is oil on canvas.

Is "Allegory of Music" in the public domain?

Yes, Allegory of Music is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Allegory of Music

François Boucher

1764

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 103.5 x 130 cm (40 3/4 x 51 3/16 in.) framed: 130.8 x 157.5 cm (51 1/2 x 62 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1946.7.2

About the Artist

François Boucher · 1703–1770

François Boucher (1703–1770) stands as the quintessential master of French Rococo painting and the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century. Born in Paris to a lace designer, Boucher created a visual language that perfectly embodied the refined taste, sensuality, and elegance of Louis XV's court. His prolific output—encompassing paintings, tapestry designs, theatrical sets, and decora...

Allegory of Music

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