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Nude on a Sofa (1751) is an oil on canvas painting by François Boucher. This particular pose was one of Boucher's favorite themes. It occurs repeatedly in his works. The painting represents the portrait of Louise O'Murphy, a young Irish woman who worked as Boucher's model and She was also the mistress (1753) of Louis XV. The artist does not present her as a Venus of classical beauty but portrays her instead in a provocative pose of unambiguously erotic persuasion as a young woman. This painting (59.5 x 73.5 cm) is Now in the collection of the Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne.
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How saturated is the palette of "Nude on a Sofa"?
The palette of "Nude on a Sofa" is balanced soft in saturation.
How light is "Nude on a Sofa" overall?
In terms of perceived brightness, "Nude on a Sofa" by François Boucher is balanced.
Is there a guide for "Nude on a Sofa" by François Boucher?
The Guide page of "Nude on a Sofa" by François Boucher offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.
François Boucher (1703 – 1770)
Discover François Boucher (1703-1770), master of Rococo! Explore his sensual paintings – mythological scenes, portraits & idyllic landscapes – defining 18thC French art.
About this artwork
- Title: Nude on a Sofa
- Artist: François Boucher
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Rococo
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Putty