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Monument to Mignard, by François Boucher, oil, 1735

Monument to Mignard

François Boucher

1735

oil

canvas

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Monument to Mignard is a 1735 oil by François Boucher, a Rococo painting work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
François Boucher
When & what style?
1735 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large, intricately carved monument with a statue of a man on top. The man is draped in cloth and has wings, holding a bow and arrow. At the base of the monument, two women and two cherubs are gathered around a pedestal. The monument is surrounded by large columns and archways, with a warm, golden light shining down. The overall atmosphere is one of grandeur and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful painting, you might want to look up François Boucher.

About the artist

Portrait of François Boucher
Artist

François Boucher

François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.

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