Who created "The Love Letter"?

The Love Letter was created by François Boucher in 1750.

What medium is "The Love Letter"?

The Love Letter is oil on canvas.

Is "The Love Letter" in the public domain?

Yes, The Love Letter is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Love Letter

François Boucher

1750

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 81.2 x 75.2 cm (31 15/16 x 29 5/8 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Timken Collection

Accession Number

1960.6.3

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...

The Love Letter

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