Odalisque (c.1749) by Francois Boucher

Odalisque - Francois Boucher - c.1749

Artwork Information

TitleOdalisque
ArtistFrancois Boucher
Datec.1749
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions53.5 x 64.5 cm
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationLouvre, Paris, France

About Odalisque

The artwork titled “Odalisque” was created by Francois Boucher around the year 1749. This oil on canvas creation is a remarkable representation of the Rococo art movement, measuring approximately 53.5 by 64.5 centimeters. As a genre of nude painting (nu), it is part of the collection at the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

“Odalisque” is an expressive depiction of a reclining, partially draped woman. The subject lounges on a disheveled bed with luxurious fabrics tumbling around her, suggesting an intimate setting. Her body is rendered with a softness and sensuality typical of Boucher, portraying idealized beauty and curves with a rosy hue. The vibrancy of the saturated blues in the linens contrasts the delicate flesh tones and the subdued colors of the background, bringing focus to the figure. The artwork embodies the Rococo style with its ornate elegance, lightness, and emphasis on the pleasures of the senses. The subject’s pose is relaxed yet artfully contrived, and her gaze meets the viewer with an inviting sense of engagement. Boucher’s meticulous attention to detail in the textural play between the fabrics and the luminous skin enhances the sumptuous quality of the painting.

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