Who created "Return to the Fold"?

Return to the Fold was created by François Boucher in 1750/1765.

When was "Return to the Fold" created?

This artwork was created 1750/1765.

What medium is "Return to the Fold"?

Return to the Fold is brown and black chalk heightened with white on brown laid paper.

Is "Return to the Fold" in the public domain?

Yes, Return to the Fold is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Return to the Fold

François Boucher

1750/1765

Medium

brown and black chalk heightened with white on brown laid paper

Dimensions

Overall: 28.7 x 44.6 cm (11 5/16 x 17 9/16 in.) support: 39.6 x 55.9 cm (15 9/16 x 22 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Andrew W. Mellon Fund

Accession Number

1978.4.1

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...

Return to the Fold

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