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François Boucher

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Chalk drawing of two tritons blowing conch shells beside a rocky fountain beneath a cliff with cascading water.

Fountain with Two Tritons Blowing Conch Shells

c. 1736

Red chalk drawing of a man in period costume searching his coat, with a faint sketched figure beside him.

Study for La Flèche, whose pockets are being searched by Harpagon

1713 - 1734

Red chalk drawing of a young valet in period dress leaning on a pedestal beside a coffee pot.

Study of Valet with Coffee Pot

c. 1739

Black chalk drawing with white highlights of Venus reclining with Cupid beside her on grey-blue paper.

Venus and Cupid

second or third quarter 18th century

Red chalk drawing of a muscular seated male nude with wings rising behind him against a hatched rocky background.

Male Academy with Wings

1745-50

Pencil and red chalk drawing of a boy with a tray of pastries beside a seated woman in a garden setting.

Pastries, Talmouses, All Hot

c. 1737

Fan-shaped painting of Aeneas in the underworld, with a ferryman's boat on a river, shades, and armored warriors among rocks.

Aeneas in the Underworld, Design for a Fan

after 1730

Brown ink and wash drawing of a pastoral group with a seated man, a woman and child, sheep, and a palm tree.

The Departure of Jacob

c. 1755

Drawing of Venus embracing Adonis on clouds with cupids above, in grey and white chalk by François Boucher, 1767.

Venus appuyee sur son cher Adonis ...

1767

Pen or chalk drawing of a thatched farmhouse with chickens, a wheelbarrow, and two children under a tree.

Farm Courtyard

c. 1750

Red chalk drawing of a reclining nude woman seen from behind, with a sketched animal head beside her on tan paper.

Study of a Reclining Nude

1732-1735

Drawing of a timber barn interior with barrels, a ladder, and a family of coopers seated near the right side.

Interior of a Barn with a Family of Coopers

about 1763-1766

Oval drawing of a reclining nude Venus above the sea with cherubs, dolphins and nymphs, and cherubs with a cloth in the sky.

The Birth and Triumph of Venus

about 1743

Red chalk drawing of a village with a church spire, thatched cottage, dense trees and two resting figures on a path.

Landscape with Figures

about 1726-1728

Chalk drawing of a seated woman in a long gown leaning on a bird cage beside garden shrubs, signed by François Boucher.

Seated Woman Holding a Bird Cage

probably 18th century

Drawing of two nude women embracing on clouds with cupids, a garland of flowers and doves, in chalk on tan paper.

Nymphs and Cupids

ca. 1769

Grey wash drawing of a boy fishing from a wooden footbridge over a stream, with a dog and tall trees around.

The Fisherboy

n.d.

Charcoal and chalk portrait drawing of a young woman with upswept hair and a lace collar, on toned paper.

Portrait Bust of Young Woman

n.d.

Red chalk drawing of a seated woman in a draped dress reading a book, head bowed toward the page.

Seated Woman Reading

n.d.

Drawing of a young woman beside a tree with a spilled jug and women carrying vessels in the background.

Illustration for La Fontaine's Pierrette et le Pot-au-Lait

n.d.

Pastel drawing of a young woman's head turned right, with braided hair, a blue ribbon and pearls, on grey paper.

Woman's head turned to the right

Red chalk drawing of a seated young man in a tricorn hat playing violin, with a reclining figure in the foreground.

Violinist

1736

Grey chalk drawing of a river landscape with tall trees, a calm pond, and a small figure with a dog at right.

River landscape

1735

Brown ink and wash drawing of figures in Chinese-style dress gathered around a table beside a pavilion and palm plant.

Chinese family scene

Chalk drawing of cherub heads peering from clouds, with red and black chalk and white highlights on a tan ground.

Angel heads in clouds (Birth of Christ)

1750

Pen and brown ink wash drawing of mythological figures, including nude women and a seated man, in a wooded landscape.

The Judgment of Paris

1755

Pen and brown ink drawing of nymphs and bearded river gods reclining by water jars beside reeds and a classical ruin.

Nymphs and River Gods

1735

Black chalk sketch of a seated boy with bare legs on a rock, head turned left, with sketched foliage behind him.

Seated boy with bare legs

Woman in profile, walking to the right

1752

Chalk drawing of a woman seen from behind in a voluminous gown, holding a fan, with a chair at right.

Woman with fan in back view

1752

Grey wash drawing of cascading waterfalls among rocks and dense trees, attributed to François Boucher, 1730.

The Waterfalls of Tivoli

1730

Black chalk drawing of three winged angels or putti floating in the air, one in the foreground with curly hair, on pale paper

Three angels floating in the air

Chalk drawing of six cherub heads with wings arranged among soft clouds, some eyes closed and others gazing aside.

Six angel heads in clouds

Sketch of a reclining man in period dress, drawn in black and red chalk with white highlights on grey paper.

Reclining Male Figure

1736

Pen and wash drawing of a reclining nude woman with two nymphs and a bearded triton, plus a cherub head at left.

Nymphes et triton

1753

Red and black chalk drawing of a standing nude woman with flowers in her hair and drapery, by François Boucher.

Standing Nude Girl

1750

Pen and watercolor drawing of a turbaned man with reclining women and a servant in an ornate pink and yellow interior.

The Pasha in His Harem, c. 1735-1739

1735

White chalk sketch on tan paper of two peasant women and two boys, one woman carrying a basket.

Two peasant women with two boys

Grey-wash drawing of a dilapidated farmhouse with thatched roof, climbing vines, barrels, and a leaning ladder in the yard.

The Dilapidated Farmhouse

1740

Drawing of a reclining male nude draped over a wooden platform, rendered in chalk and wash on tan paper.

Academic Study of a Reclining Male Nude

c. 1750

Red chalk drawing of a reclining female nude draped over a dolphin, one arm raised, on toned paper.

Female Nude on a Dolphin

1730

Chalk drawing of a seated couple embracing in a wooded landscape beside a ruined stone wall, with a dog nearby.

Tête-à-tête

1764

Brown chalk drawing of Aurora gazing down at the reclining Cephalus, with putti and a chariot in the clouds above.

Aurora and Cephalus

1766

Drawing of a reclining nude woman seen from behind, arm raised, on rumpled silk, in chalk on tan paper.

Danae Receiving the Golden Shower

1757

Chalk drawing of cattle and sheep crossing a stream, with a woman on a cart and a stone arch behind.

Return to the Fold

1750

Oval pen and brown wash drawing of a seated woman with putti and a musical instrument among clouds.

Allegory of Music

1764

Black and white chalk drawing of a standing nude male figure with arms outstretched, looking upward, on gray paper.

Apollo

1752

Brown wash drawing of a woman making crêpes in a cluttered kitchen while children and a dog gather nearby.

Crêpes

1761

Drawing of a nude woman reaching right over draped cloth, rendered in black and white chalk on tan paper.

A Nude Woman Reaching to the Right

1769

Drawing of a rustic stone arch bridge over a stream, with trees, a cottage, and an overturned boat in the foreground.

Landscape with a Rustic Bridge

1740

Chalk drawing of a reclining nude Venus on drapery and waves, with two doves and a dolphin, on tan paper.

Venus Reclining on a Dolphin

1745

Brown wash drawing of a man fleeing servants in a columned hall with a banquet table, a dog and onlookers.

Sancho Fleeing from the Servants of the Duke

1735

Design for a Funeral Monument

1767

Drawing of reclining cherubs with bows and arrows on clouds, in a curved lunette format by François Boucher, 1765.

The Archery Contest

1765

Red chalk drawing of a seated nude woman with a drape, her head bowed and hands gathering cloth.

Aurora

1733

Red chalk study of a reclining female nude seen from behind, with white chalk highlights on toned paper.

Study for Reclining Nude

1740

Chalk drawing of an elderly bearded man in a layered turban, looking upward, in black and red chalk on paper.

Head of a Man in Turban

1750

Chalk drawing on tan paper of a draped woman with bowed head leaning on a pedestal, with white highlights on her cloak.

Study of a Draped Woman Leaning on a Pedestal

1759/61

Drawing for "La Colonne Trajane"

18th century

Pencil drawing of a thatched rustic cottage with a worker, wooden cart and tall trees under a sky with birds.

Landscape with Rustic Cottage

c. 1760

Red chalk drawing of a young girl in a draped dress with a boy and a dog beside her.

Young Girl with a Boy and a Dog

18th century

Pencil sketch of a young woman in a wide hat riding an ox led by a man, with companions resting under a tree.

Peasant Girl Riding an Ox with Companions

18th century

Pencil sketch of a thatched cottage among trees, with a cart wheel, firewood pile and a seated figure in the foreground.

A Cottage

n.d.

Chalk study of a woman's outstretched arm and hands on tan paper, with a bracelet at the wrist.

Study of the left hand of Mme de Pompadour

18th century

Grey chalk drawing of Christ and a veiled woman with a crowd of onlookers and bearded elders in a columned interior.

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Pencil drawing of cupid restraining Father Time with a scythe, with cherubs and a reclining figure above a blank cartouche.

Design for a Frontispiece: Love Staying the Hand of Time

Brown ink and wash drawing of a rustic cottage with figures, chickens, a wheelbarrow, and trees in a farmyard.

Cottage with Figures

Red chalk sketch of a seated woman in a full period gown holding a fan, drawn in loose strokes on pale paper.

Seated Woman Holding a Fan

18th century

Chalk drawing of two winged putti with a garland and flowers on tan paper, by François Boucher.

Winged Putti with Flowers

ca. 1750

Brown chalk drawing of a kneeling sculptor gazing at a nude woman stepping from a pedestal, with cherubs floating in clouds a

Pygmalion and Galatea

Sketch of a seated woman in a garden with an older figure leaning toward her and a cupid flying overhead.

Vertumnus and Pomona

Pen and wash drawing of a bearded man reading a young woman's outstretched hand beside trees, with a child watching.

The Fortune Teller

ca. 1725-28

Ink and wash design for an ornate rococo frame with cherubs, an IHS monogram, and oval saintly medallions around a blank pane

Design for a Frontispiece Surmounted by the Sacred Monogram IHS

Pen and wash drawing of a standing draped man carrying a bundle of rods on his shoulder, with two reclining figures below.

Standing Man Carrying Fasces and Arms

Grey wash drawing of a seated mother with cherubs, draped cloth, inscribed banners, candles and putti with music.

Diploma of the Freemasons of Bordeaux

Brown chalk drawing of a winged angel descending over classical figures and soldiers in an arched composition.

The Continence of Scipio

Black and white chalk drawing of a woman with a basket and a small boy holding her skirt, on blue-gray paper.

Woman and Boy

Red chalk drawing of a seated nude woman with white highlights, one leg extended and a cloth draped across her lap.

Seated female nude

1742

Brown ink and wash drawing of bearded men beside a tent, with reclining figures and children in the foreground.

Laban Searching for his Idols (Genesis 31: 19-37)

Red chalk drawing of two figures in Asian dress by a brazier, one pouring tea, with a seated Buddha figure above.

Fire

ca. 1740

Red chalk drawing of a reclining muscular male figure with one arm raised overhead and drapery across his legs.

Fallen Huntsman

ca. 1736

Drawing of the Nativity with the Virgin holding the infant Christ, kneeling shepherds, an ox, and cherubs in a glowing sky.

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Chalk drawing on blue paper of two winged figures arranged as spandrels above a large arch.

Two spandrels with winged figures

18th century

Engraving of a seated woman in a headscarf leaning on a palm tree, with a reclining figure and pipe at lower right.

Femme de MATSMEY a la terre d’Ieço

1730

Etching of a seated woman in a robe holding a parasol in a rocky landscape, with a French caption below.

NIKOU femme Bonze ou Religieuse Chinoise

1730

Engraving of a woman beside a smoking urn, an old man kneeling with flowers, a child, and potted plants.

L'Odorat (Smell) from the series Les Cinq Senses (The Five Senses)

1720

Drawing of Diana and her nymphs resting in a forest, with reclining figures and a cloth raised among the trees.

Diana mit ihren Nymphen im Wald rastend

1740

Black and white chalk drawing of a kneeling young woman seen from behind, holding a small child reaching out with both hands.

Kniende junge Frau mit Kind

Pen and red chalk drawing of an allegorical scene with winged figures, cherubs, clouds and a draped central figure.

Allegorie auf die Geburt eines französischen Prinzen

1728

Brown wash drawing of two men in a rowing boat with an oar, framed by foliage.

Zwei Männer im Ruderboot

Chalk drawing on tan paper of a shirtless man with bowed head, one hand raised to his neck.

Half-Length Study of a Man

18th century

Pencil sketch of a helmeted warrior addressing a seated king in a crowded tent, with onlookers and a round table at right.

Mucius Scaevola Before King Porsenna

18th century

Head of Girl in Profile to Right

n.d.

Brown ink and wash drawing of the Death of the Virgin, with mourners around a deathbed and angels in clouds above.

The Death of the Virgin

1750s

Black and white chalk drawing of a reclining nude woman with head thrown back, on tan paper, with a small study at upper left

Reclining Nymph

c. 1752

Chalk drawing of a reclining female nude on tan paper, head turned left, one knee raised, with red and white highlights.

Venus

c. 1754