François Boucher

François Boucher was the ultimate purveyor of "boudoir art," a style dripping in Rococo charm. Think fluffy pink clouds, cherubic figures, and exquisitely sensual (though often idealized) women lounging in idyllic landscapes.

Key characteristics:

• Light and airy: Pale pastels, soft brushstrokes, and a focus on light and shadow.
• Sensuality: The idealized female nude is a recurring subject, presented with playful eroticism.
• Mythology and allegory: Classical tales are reimagined as lighthearted fantasies.
• Decorative: Boucher's works are opulent and intended to adorn lavish interiors.

Tie-in: Think "boudoir" when you think of Boucher - reflecting the intimate and lavish settings his art was designed for.