François Boucher (1703-1770)

Shepherds and Shepherdesses seated beneath a Tree, with dogs, sheep and goats

Details

François Boucher (1703-1770)
Shepherds and Shepherdesses seated beneath a Tree, with dogs, sheep and goats
red chalk on cream paper, watermark encircled fleur-de-lys in a cartouche with the order of the Saint Esprit
234 x 362 mm.

Provenance

J. Barnard (L. 1419 and 1420), his attribution 'Boucher' and inscription 'N^o:° 951. 9½ by 14¼' on the mount (verso)

Lot Essay

The attribution was kindly confirmed by Alastair Laing who dates the drawing early in Boucher's career.
For comment on Barnard as a collector see the note to lot 76.

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