François Boucher
French painter (1703–1770)
François Boucher was born on September 29, 1703 in Paris and died on May 30, 1770 in Paris, aged 66. Recorded occupations: painter, printmaker, carpets designer, illustrator, etcher and draftsperson. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include Premier peintre du Roi. Associated movement: Rococo. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “Blond Odalisque”, “Portrait of Madame de Pompadour”, “La Naissance de Vénus” and “Madame Bergeret”. Honours include first Prix de Rome for painting. Member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.
- Born
- September 29, 1703 · Paris
- Died
- May 30, 1770 · Paris
- Age at death
- 66
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, printmaker, carpets designer, illustrator, etcher, draftsperson
- Positions held
- Premier peintre du Roi
- Movements
- Rococo
- Notable works
- Blond Odalisque, Portrait of Madame de Pompadour, La Naissance de Vénus, Madame Bergeret
- Honours
- first Prix de Rome for painting
- Wikipedia editions
- 57 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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