Madame Bergeret (1766) by Francois Boucher

Madame Bergeret - Francois Boucher - 1766

Artwork Information

TitleMadame Bergeret
ArtistFrancois Boucher
Date1766
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions143.5 x 105.4 cm
Art MovementRococo

About Madame Bergeret

The artwork titled “Madame Bergeret” is an oil on canvas painting by the illustrious French artist Francois Boucher, dating back to 1766. It is a quintessential example of the Rococo art movement, characterized by its ornate and decorative style. The painting measures 143.5 cm in height and 105.4 cm in width and is categorized as a portrait.

In “Madame Bergeret,” the subject is depicted with an air of poised elegance, a hallmark of Boucher’s portraiture. The lady is dressed in a sumptuous gown of lustrous satin, rendered with exquisite attention to the play of light and texture. Her attire is predominantly in pale hues, accented by soft blues, particularly with the delicate ribbons that adorn her dress and secure a small bouquet at her waist. A larger bouquet graces her hand, suggesting a connection to nature and possibly allegorical references to fertility or beauty.

The sitter reclines gently against a round table, with an arm gracefully resting on an urn, reinforcing the sense of opulent leisure. She presents a confident yet approachable demeanor, gazing directly at the viewer. The background is lush with florals, resonant with the Rococo taste for pastoral and garden scenes, completing the romantic and genteel atmosphere. The artwork notably encapsulates the sophistication and charm of the 18th-century French aristocratic life, as idealized through Boucher’s artistic lens.

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