FRANÇOIS BOUCHER

• FRANÇOIS BOUCHER, a French painter, engraver, and decorative artist of the Rococo period, was widely acclaimed for his elegant and ornamental style, particularly known for mythological themes and pastoral landscapes. As a primary patron, Madame de Pompadour commissioned him to create numerous court decorations, stage sets, and tapestry designs. His works, characterized by lavish and delicate colors and charming depictions, exemplify the Rococo era's aesthetic.