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François Boucher

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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

Engraved portrait of a man in a fur-trimmed coat holding a palette and brush, with a French verse below.

Antoine Watteau

c. 1727

Etching of a woman on a swing seen from behind, gripping ropes, wearing a cap and a full ruffled dress.

Woman on a Swing, Viewed From Behind

c. 1721-28

Woman Standing

1726-35

Etching of a man with a spade talking to a woman in a hat under a tree, framed by vines and a rococo cartouche.

The Proposal

c. 1726-35

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

Engraved title page with allegorical graces mourning at a tomb, a putto with trumpet, flower garlands, and an easel in the fo

The Graces on the Tomb of Watteau

c.1717-1728

Etching of a seated turbaned warrior with a spear pointing off the page, with a second figure behind him at right.

Oriental Warrior

1731

Etching of a poorly dressed peasant man carrying a child on his back, with a broom beside him.

A Poorly Dressed Peasant

1755/70

Etching of a young boy with a walking stick and fur-trimmed cloak seated beside a box, with bushes behind him.

The Little Savoyard

n.d.

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

Engraved print of two winged putti in a garden, one raising a bird and the other leaning on a wicker cage.

Two Putti with a Bird

n.d.

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

Etching of a laundress hanging cloth beside a cottage, with a child behind a leaning fence and a tall pine tree.

The Laundress

1756

Etching of a seated young woman in a headscarf resting beside a child under pine branches, by François Boucher, 1756.

Young Woman Resting

1756

Etching of a mill lock and sluice with a waterfall amid willow trees and dense foliage by François Boucher, 1726.

A Mill Lock in the Middle of Willows, plate 97 from Figures de différents caractères, de Paysages, et d’Etudes dessin…

1726

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.

Etching of a smiling bearded Chinese botanist carrying flowering branches beside ceramic vases in a garden.

Chinese Botanist, from Recueil de diverses figures chinoise du cabinet de François Boucher

1738/45

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