Artist: After François Boucher. Monogrammed and dated '12
Title: "Portrait of Madame de Pompadour" Reproduction
Medium: Oil on canvas
Edition: Reproduction
Artwork Dimensions: 72cm x 91cm (28" x 35.5")
Frame Dimensions: 88cm x 107cm (34.5" x 42")
Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Good
About the artwork
This elegant reproduction of François Boucher’s “Portrait of Madame de Pompadour” captures the refined charm and Rococo splendour of 18th-century French portraiture. Seated gracefully in a lush garden, the subject—Madame de Pompadour, famed patron of the arts and mistress to Louis XV—is depicted in an ornate gown adorned with ruffles and lace, extending a gentle hand toward a curious dog among blooming flowers. A verdant statue of a seated figure with cherub anchors the background, adding allegorical depth. Signed “LAH?” and dated ’12, this modern homage preserves the original’s romantic atmosphere while offering a fresh interpretation framed in gilded opulence.
About François Boucher
François Boucher was a leading figure of the French Rococo movement, celebrated for his sensual and decorative style.
Born in Paris in 1703, Boucher rose to prominence as a painter, engraver, and designer whose works epitomized the elegance and opulence of 18th-century French aristocracy. Trained by his father and later apprenticed to François Lemoyne, Boucher won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1723 and absorbed influences from Italian Baroque and Venetian decorative traditions. His art is renowned for its idyllic pastoral scenes, mythological allegories, and flirtatious portraits, often featuring soft colours, lush textures, and playful compositions. As court painter to Louis XV and a favourite of Madame de Pompadour, Boucher helped define the visual culture of the Enlightenment salons and royal interiors. His legacy endures as a master of Rococo fantasy, blending classical themes with theatrical charm and refined sensuality
