The first monograph to appear on the artist for nearly twenty years, this lavishly illustrated book charts the spectacular rise of the eighteenth-century French artist, François Boucher, from poverty to the esteemed position of First Painter to King Louis XV.
It provides a detailed explanation of his stylistic development and by setting it within the historical and cultural context of its day provides fresh new insights into Boucher's artistic achievement. Boucher's work as a painter, draughtsman, printmaker, tapestry designer were a source of inspiration for those working in the decorative arts helping to explain his position as the presiding visual genius of eighteenth-century France.
Boucher's artistic legacy is also analyzed, demonstrating how the mythology surrounding the painter's so-called libidinous private life have continued to undermine serious consideration of his ability up to the present day. Special consideration is given to Boucher's paintings in the Wallace Collection, and the book includes an essay on the Collection's Boucher-inspired decorative arts written by its Director, Rosalind Savill.
This book accompanies three exhibitions on Boucher to be held at The Wallace Collection, London, between September 30, 2004 and April 17, 2005 celebrating his 300th birthday. Jo Hedley is Curator of Pictures pre-1800 at the Wallace Collection.
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