1769
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Dominant colour
Boreas Abducting Oreithyia is a 1769 oil by François Boucher, a Rococo painting work, depicting Putti, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a man and a woman in the center, surrounded by clouds and putti. The man, likely Boreas, is shown with wings, holding the woman, Oreithyia, as he abducts her. The scene is set against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. In the foreground, there are flowers and greenery, adding a sense of natural beauty to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of movement and energy, with the figures and clouds swirling together in a dynamic composition. The painting is held at the Kimbell Art Museum, where you can see it in person and learn more about its history and significance.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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