The Milliner
1746
Step into the glamorous world of 18th-century Parisian fashion with François Boucher! In this delightful Rococo scene, a woman in a flowing white shawl measures out a long green ribbon, likely showing off the latest 'modes' (fashions) to her elegant client seated on the floor. The room is a dream of soft pinks and lush greens, filled with open boxes of ribbons and hats. Keep an eye out for the sleepy cat on the chair—Boucher loved adding cozy domestic touches to his luxurious scenes. Fun fact: Boucher was the favorite painter of Madame de Pompadour, and this piece perfectly captures the playful, obsessive focus on fashion at the French court. He even signed his name right on the hatbox in the corner!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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