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François Boucher — The Bird Catcher, from The Noble Pastoral
François Boucher

The Bird Catcher, from The Noble Pastoral

1778

Woven in the Gobelins tradition with wool and silk threads, the tapestry translates Boucher's rococo pastoral vision into luxurious textile form.

Medium
Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave
Dimensions
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Museum · Art Institute of Chicago

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François Boucher, The Bird Catcher, from The Noble Pastoral, 1778

Woven in the Gobelins tradition with wool and silk threads, the tapestry translates Boucher's rococo pastoral vision into luxurious textile form.

Medium
Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave
Dimensions
572.2 x 369.7 cm
Year
1778
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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