Boucher Francois 1703 1770 Collection

The Sleeping Shepherd, c. 1750 (oil on wood)
8794445 The Sleeping Shepherd, c. 1750 (oil on wood) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Chartres, France; (add.info.: Painting by Francois Boucher); Photo © Fine Art Images

Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s (oil on canvas)
XOS5884720 Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 47x40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Francois Boucher)

Le depit amoureux: Illustration by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) engraved by Laurent Cars for the famous edition of
PCT4266020 Le depit amoureux: Illustration by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) engraved by Laurent Cars for the famous edition of Moliere's works in 1734

Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece, act 2. This scene is one of the most often represented in
PCT4273547 Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece, act 2. This scene is one of the most often represented in the illustrations of the work

The Ford Crossing, c. 1703-70 (oil on canvas)
7415869 The Ford Crossing, c.1703-70 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (and studio); Private Collection; (add.info.: Original title)

Title page of the works of Moliere, first volume of the edition of 1734 (engraving)
PCT4266018 Title page of the works of Moliere, first volume of the edition of 1734 (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); (add.info.: Title page of the works of Moliere)

Diana and Callisto (black chalk on paper)
7419529 Diana and Callisto (black chalk on paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 23.5x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Francois Boucher); Photo © Christie's Images

Tray, 1772 (soft paste porcelain)
7394065 Tray, 1772 (soft paste porcelain) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s)

The Love Letter, 1750 (oil on canvas)
7295964 The Love Letter, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 81.2x75.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

A Wooded Landscape with a Bridge over a River (oil on canvas)
7064834 A Wooded Landscape with a Bridge over a River (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 74.9x87 cm; Private Collection

A Boy Holding a Net, 1762 (black and white chalk on blue discolored paper)
6619455 A Boy Holding a Net, 1762 (black and white chalk on blue discolored paper) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 38.5x24.8 cm; Private Collection

The Love Target, 1758 (oil on canvas)
7064878 The Love Target, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boucher, Francois (1703-70))

The Dispatch of the Messenger, 1765 (oil on canvas)
7207912 The Dispatch of the Messenger, 1765 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 32.1x26.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

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Francois Boucher (1703-1770) was a renowned French artist known for his exquisite illustrations and paintings. His talent spanned across various mediums, including oil on canvas, black chalk on paper, and soft paste porcelain. One of his notable works is the illustration he created for Moliere's famous edition in 1734. The piece titled "Le depit amoureux" showcases Boucher's skillful engraving technique, capturing the essence of the scene with precision. Another iconic representation by Boucher is found in Moliere's theater piece, "Scapin's Furries. " In act 2, Argante hides behind Scapin while Silvestre threatens him with a sword. This scene has been frequently depicted in illustrations of the work due to its dramatic intensity. Boucher also showcased his versatility as an artist through landscapes such as "The Ford Crossing, " which depicts a serene river crossing painted with meticulous brushstrokes. Similarly, "A Wooded Landscape with a Bridge over a River" captures nature's beauty and tranquility. In addition to his illustrative prowess, Boucher excelled in portraiture and genre painting. His masterpiece "The Love Letter" portrays an intimate moment between two individuals captured in vibrant oil colors. Meanwhile, "The Odalisque" showcases his ability to depict sensuality and allure through rich tones and intricate details. Not limited to traditional art forms alone, Boucher also ventured into creating delicate porcelain pieces like the tray from 1772. Its elegant design reflects both artistic finesse and technical craftsmanship. Amongst his extensive body of work is also "Diana and Callisto, " executed using black chalk on paper. This drawing exemplifies Boucher's mastery of capturing movement and emotion within static images. Furthermore, Boucher demonstrated exceptional skill in sketching human figures as seen in "A Boy Holding a Net.