Title Page
1749â61
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-247-31
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
François Boucher's *Title Page* (1749–61) is a delicate print exemplifying the exuberant Rococo style that defined mid-18th-century French. As a leading painter and designer for King Louis XV's court,oucher (1703–0) mastered ornate compositions filled with playful mythology, flowing lines, and a sense of lavish delight. This work, created during the peak of his career, likely served as the introductory page for a series of engravings inviting viewers into a world of elegance and fantasy. Printmaking was crucial in Boucher's era, allowing his intricate designs—often translated from paintings v...