Inside The Rococo Art Movement That Dominated The Late Baroque

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski

Published December 4, 2011

Updated February 1, 2024

François Boucher, 1703 – 1770

Boucher’s art was heavily influenced by Watteau, however, he moved beyond the confines of pleasant scenery towards more erotic imagery. He is most famous for depicting mythological scenes with eroticism and painting portraits of Marquise de Pompadour, the mistress of King Louis XV.

Regardless of his subject matter, Boucher’s work came to define Rococo art with its idyllic, decorative fervor. He is also renowned for his brilliant tapestry work.

Brown Odalisque

Blond Odalisque

The Birth of Venus

Leda and the Swan

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.

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