Design for the illustration of "L'Etourdi'' from the 1734 edition of Molière's works (vol. I, p. 3)

Design for the illustration of "L'Etourdi'' from the 1734 edition of Molière's works (vol. I, p. 3) by François Boucher

Medium

paper

Dimensions

197; 275

About this artwork

annotation, verso, lower right, pencil: ‘1’

About the Artist

François Boucher · 17031770

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...

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