Music and Dance
1744
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1744
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a light, airy scene full of dancing figures and musicians in a dreamy outdoor setting. Pink and blue tones dominate, with soft light falling on the figures. Boucher painted this for an 18th-century home’s wall, not a museum wall. These panels were part of the room’s decor, blending art with furniture. Boucher mixed fine painting with everyday design. The same playful style shows up in Boucher’s other work. Check out François Boucher (French, 1703–1770) next.
