1746
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Cherub Harvesters is a 1746 oil by François Boucher, a Rococo painting work, depicting Putto, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a group of cherubs in a natural setting, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with white clouds. The cherubs are engaged in various activities, such as playing with a bow and arrow, holding a scythe, and reclining on a pile of hay. They are all nude, with their bodies rendered in soft, rounded forms. The painting is characterized by its use of warm colors, including shades of brown, beige, and gold, which evoke a sense of comfort and tranquility. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity and energy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the painting's sense of drama and tension.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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