Celebrating Valentine’s Day with François Boucher

  I am celebrating Valentine’s Day with François Boucher, a French painter, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings.  He lived in the flamboyant Rococo age renowned for its highly ornamental style of decoration.  Gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted molding and scrolling curves come together in a theatrical crescendo.  Many believe that François BoucherContinue reading “Celebrating Valentine’s Day with François Boucher”