Boucher by Haldane MacFall
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| Author | MacFall, Haldane, 1860-1928 |
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| Title | Boucher |
| Series Title | Masterpieces in Colour |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "Boucher" by Haldane MacFall is a biography written in the early 20th century. It examines the life and works of the renowned French painter François Boucher, highlighting his contributions to 18th-century art. The book delves into Boucher's artistic journey, covering the influences, challenges, and successes he encountered in a vibrant cultural milieu. The narrative of the book follows François Boucher from his modest beginnings in Paris to his rise as a prominent artist at the court of Louis XV. It details his upbringing as the son of a painter, his formative years studying under talented mentors, and his eventual acclaim for his exquisite portrayals of mythology and femininity. Key moments captured include Boucher's patronage by powerful figures such as the Marquise de Pompadour, his mastery of the Rococo style, and the tensions he faced as public tastes evolved. Additionally, the book chronicles his personal life, including his marriage and the friendships he cultivated within artistic circles, ultimately painting a vivid portrait of Boucher not just as a painter but as a figure deeply embedded in the cultural and political fabric of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Boucher, François, 1703-1770 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41947 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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