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The Bird Catchers, 1748 (oil on canvas)
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The Bird Catchers, 1748 (oil on canvas)
3077129 The Bird Catchers, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 294.6x337.8 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: In the 1700s small caged birds as a gift from a man to a woman signified her capture of his heart.); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18257603
© J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA / Bridgeman Images
Amorous Ancien Regime Cage Caged Couples Courting Courtship Flirtation Flirting Idyll Idyllic Lover Pastoral Pleasure Rococo Utopia Utopian Vesta Allegorical Entertaining Lovers Symbolic
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The Bird Catchers, 1748
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is a captivating oil painting by Francois Boucher that measures an impressive 294.6x337.8 cm. Housed in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA, this artwork transports viewers to the idyllic countryside of 18th-century France. In this allegorical scene, Boucher skillfully depicts a playful and romantic courtship ritual of the time. The painting showcases two lovers engaged in a flirtatious game as they try to capture small caged birds. During this era, gifting such birds symbolized capturing someone's heart. The composition exudes an air of leisure and pleasure as the couple frolics amidst classical ruins and a utopian temple backdrop. With its rococo style and pastoral setting, "The Bird Catchers" epitomizes the elegance and charm associated with the ancien regime. Boucher's masterful use of colors brings life to every detail – from the vibrant plumage of the captured birds to the delicate expressions on each lover's face. This enchanting piece invites viewers into a world where love is pursued through playful entertainment. As you gaze upon this remarkable print, allow yourself to be transported back in time to witness this amorous spectacle unfold before your eyes. Let "The Bird Catchers" remind you of both the timeless nature of courtship rituals and our universal desire for love and connection.
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