Artwork
L'amour moissonneur (Cupid as a Reaper)
L'amour moissonneur (Cupid as a Reaper) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François Boucher. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
L'amour moissonneur (Cupid as a Reaper) is an oil painting by François Boucher, created around 1746. It is a mythological scene held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of putti in a lush outdoor setting, celebrating the harvest. They are shown in various poses, some holding sheaves of wheat, conveying a mood of joy and abundance.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the central reclining putto. Skillful handling of light and shadow adds to the scene's movement and energy.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
The Cherub Harvesters
Fünf spielende Kinder mit Weinlaub und Papagei
Cupids in Conspiracy
Kolme linnunpesällä leikkivää amoriinia
Air: Three Putti with Birds
Putti as Fisherman
Fire: Three Putti Holding a Bow and Arrow, a Burning Torch, and a Mantle Containing Hearts and Flowers
Putta playing in the grain field (L'amour moissonneur)
Venus, Faun and Putti
Allegory of Fire
Ulrik (1684-1685), prins av Sverige, allegori över hans död
L'amour oiseleur (Cupid as a Bird-Catcher)