Artwork
Seated Woman Holding a Bird Cage
Seated Woman Holding a Bird Cage is a drawing by the Baroque artist François Boucher. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Woman Holding a Bird Cage is a chalk drawing associated with the studio of François Boucher, a prominent 18th-century artist.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated woman in a frilly, pale dress holding an open, empty birdcage on her lap, a scene that evokes a sense of gentle domesticity.
Technique & Style
Executed in soft chalk, the drawing is characterized by light yet confident lines, reflecting the stylistic traits of Boucher's workshop.
History & Provenance
Although signed by Boucher, the drawing is likely the work of a studio assistant, reproducing one of Boucher's designs.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
