Timeline · 1703 Born

Born this day: François Boucher

Birth · 1703

François Boucher, born on September 29, 1703, was a renowned French painter, draughtsman, and etcher of the Rococo style, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes and pastoral scenes. His notable works include Washerwomen, The Interrupted Sleep, and Reclining Girl.

He remains one of the most celebrated painters and decorative artists of the 18th century.

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