Who created "Allegory of Painting"?

Allegory of Painting was created by François Boucher in 1765.

What medium is "Allegory of Painting"?

Allegory of Painting is oil on canvas.

Is "Allegory of Painting" in the public domain?

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Allegory of Painting

François Boucher

1765

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 101.5 x 130 cm (39 15/16 x 51 3/16 in.) framed: 129.5 x 157.5 cm (51 x 62 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1946.7.1

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 Painting

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