Bacchus and Ariadne
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Bacchus and Ariadne is a 1750 unspecified by François Boucher, a Rococo painting work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a lively outdoor scene with many figures. In the center, a man and woman sit together on a throne-like chair. The man is naked, and the woman wears a long dress. They're surrounded by other people, some of whom are also undressed. There are trees, rocks, and columns in the background. The painting has many colors, with shades of green from the trees, and various colors from the people's clothing. The scene looks like it's happening in a forest or a park. The people seem to be celebrating or having a party. To learn more about the artist who created this painting, look up François Boucher.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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