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Figure Studies including Reclining Boy, by François Boucher, ink, 1735

Figure Studies including Reclining Boy

François Boucher

1735

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Figure Studies including Reclining Boy is a 1735 ink by François Boucher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
François Boucher
When & what style?
1735 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a group of people in various poses, with a reclining boy in the center. The figures are dressed in loose, flowing clothing, and some are wearing hats. In the background, there are a few other figures, including a woman in a long dress and a man with a hat. The etching is done in a detailed and realistic style, with lots of texture and shading. The figures are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy. If you like this etching, you might also want to check out the work of artist Boucher, François.

About the artist

Portrait of François Boucher
Artist

François Boucher

François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.

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