EDITORS COMMENTS
"After François Boucher: A Journey through Art and Time" Step into the enchanting world of François Boucher and explore the captivating artworks that followed in his footsteps. From Cormorant Fishing ca 1742, a mesmerizing etching engraving sheet depicting the ancient technique of fishing with cormorants, to Les Petits Buveurs de Lait (Little Milk Drinkers), which showcases the innocence and purity of childhood, this collection takes you on a visual voyage. Transport yourself to the late 19th century with Reclining Venus, a lithograph that exudes sensuality and grace. As you delve deeper into Boucher's legacy, discover Diana Sourtant du Bain (Leaving Bath) from 1864 - an etching capturing a fleeting moment of vulnerability as Diana emerges from her bath. Music becomes tangible in Music Etching Sheet; its delicate lines evoke melodies that resonate within your soul. Children Playing from 1750 invites you to witness carefree joy frozen in time through intricate etchings and engravings. Feel the heat radiating from Fire ca 1748 as it consumes every inch of its etched surface. The Light World enchants with its ethereal beauty captured in an exquisite engraving sheet measuring 18 5/8 x14 1/16 inches. Experience Bacchus' birth firsthand in Naissance de Bacchus Birth Bacchus - an extraordinary piece that encapsulates both mythological grandeur and artistic finesse. Lyrical Poetry ca 1741 transports you to a realm where words dance off paper, while Chinoiserie Figures Landscape immerses you in an exotic Eastern-inspired dreamscape. Finally, Man Sitting Woman Carrying Fish offers a glimpse into everyday life during the first half of the eighteenth century – a tender scene frozen forever by skilled hands.