1703–1770 · France
François Boucher, the celebrated Rococo master, captured the 18th century's taste with his idyllic scenes, mythological tales, and portraits of figures like Madame de Pompadour.
François Boucher (UK: BOO-shay, US: boo-SHAY; French: [fʁɑ̃swa buʃe]; 29 September 1703 – 30 May 1770) was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style. Boucher is known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories, and pastoral scenes. He was perhaps the most celebrated painter and decorative artist of the 18th century. == Life == A native of Paris, Boucher was the son of a lesser known painter Nicolas Bouch…
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