Artwork
Francois Boucher
Francois Boucher is an ink print by the Baroque artist Laurent Cars. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across bottom in plate: FRANCOIS BOUCHER.; lower left in plate: Dessine par Cochin fils.; lower right in plate: Grave par Lau. Cars.; center verso in brown ink: Naucles 1780
About this work
Overview
This print is an etching by Laurent Cars, created in 1735. It is a portrait of a man, identified by an inscription as François Boucher, although the sitter's actual identity may be different.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with curly hair tied back, wearing a ruffled shirt collar, shown in profile. The image is accompanied by a decorative border featuring a wreath of leaves and flowers above his head.
Technique & Style
The print is executed in etching, a technique used to create detailed designs on metal plates. The artist's signature, 'Grave par Lau. Cars,' indicates that Laurent Cars was the etcher.
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