Like other French artists of his time, Boucher was intrigued by figures in Chinese costume. This piece of 'chinoiserie' shows an old man sitting with a fishing rod and a boy holding up a parasol. A Chinese lady lies sweet talking the man. In the background is a pagoda. The painting was possibly intended for the boudoir of Madame de Pompadour in Château Bellevue.
Specifications
| Title | Chinoiserie |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on paper on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 52,1 cm Height 38,1 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
François Boucher
|
| Accession number | 2573 (OK) |
| Credits | Acquired with the collection of D.G. Van Beuningen, 1958 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1958 |
| Creation date | in circa 1750 |
| Collector | Collector / D.G. van Beuningen |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) |
| External exhibitions |
Boijmans bij de Buren - Meesterlijk! (2019) |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | France > Western Europe > Europe |
