Madame de Pompadour
François Boucher · 1759
Why it's great
The king's favorite stands in a silky gown covered in bows and flowers, in a garden room with books and a mirror. Boucher painted her as a patron of the arts, with books beside her. She was one of the most powerful women in France. It's a stylish picture.
Where to see it
📍 Wallace CollectionLondon, United Kingdom
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François Boucher was born in Paris and became the favorite painter of Madame de Pompadour, the French king's companion. He lived in Paris and was the leading figure in the Rococo style, with its pastel colors and playful, romantic scenes. He painted, designed tapestries and decorated palaces. He died in Paris in 1770.
