Sleeping Bacchantes

3rd quarter of the 18th century

Jacques Charlier, after François Boucher

Associated Names
Jacques Charlier

Artist, French, c. 1720 - 1790

François Boucher

Artist After, French, 1703 - 1770

This is a painting depicting a woodland scene with putti and a reclining figure draped in flowing fabrics. The background includes lush trees and a bright blue sky, with small winged figures resembling cherubs frolicking among themselves. An urn is situated nearby with intricate detailing. The style is reminiscent of François Boucher's ornate and playful Rococo themes, and the overall mood is dreamlike with soft pastel tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache on vellum

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David H. McDonnell

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 47.8 × 35.5 cm (18 13/16 × 14 in.) (measured in frame)

  • Accession Number

    2017.126.6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Raine, Countess Spencer, London; (her sale, Christie's, London, 13 July 2017, no. 85); David McDonnell, Alexandria; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64580110

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