Artwork
Figures in a Landscape
Figures in a Landscape is an ink print by the Baroque artist François Boucher. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Figures in a Landscape is an etching on laid paper created by François Boucher in 1735. It exemplifies the artist's work during the Rococo period in France.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene scene of four figures in a natural setting, likely a garden. The figures are arranged in a tranquil composition, with a standing woman, a seated woman holding a baby, and a man and child nearby.
Technique & Style
Boucher employed etching to capture the folds and textures of the figures' clothing. The use of line to convey fabric folds was a characteristic technique of 18th-century printmaking.
Context
The work reflects the Rococo era's emphasis on idyllic and pastoral themes, as well as its decorative approach to landscape representation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
