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Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s. Creator: Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)
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Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s. Creator: Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)
Head of a Young Woman, early 1730s. This work was catalogued as " style of Chardin" when it entered the museums collection, and was considered a minor rococo revival work of the 1800s. In 2011, the museum asked Alastair Laing, the leading scholar of the artist Boucher, to study it. He confirmed that the painting is a rare survival from the artists early career--one of only two known oil studies of this type by the artist
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Head of a Young Woman" by renowned French artist François Boucher. Created in the early 1730s, this painting was initially catalogued as "style of Chardin" when it entered the museum's collection, and was considered a minor rococo revival work from the 1800s. However, in 2011, The Cleveland Museum of Art sought out Alastair Laing, a distinguished scholar specializing in Boucher's artistry, to study this piece. To their astonishment, Laing confirmed that this painting is an extraordinary rarity from Boucher's early career – one of only two known oil studies of its kind by the artist. The portrait captures the delicate features and youthful innocence of a young woman with remarkable precision. Through his masterful brushstrokes and impeccable use of light and shadow, Boucher brings her visage to life on canvas. As we gaze upon this stunning artwork today, we are transported back to eighteenth-century France – a time when Boucher reigned supreme as one of the most celebrated painters in his homeland. This piece serves as a testament to his exceptional talent and artistic vision. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art's esteemed collection, "Head of a Young Woman" stands as both an invaluable historical artifact and an enduring symbol of François Boucher's lasting legacy in French art history.
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