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The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
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The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client
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Bed Chamber Bedchamber Bedroom Boucher Francois Buying Cats Choosing Cloth Customer Dressing Table Dressingtable Feline Felines François Boucher Gathered Genre Art Hatmaker Looking Glass Material Milliner Millinery Mirror Powder Puff Ribbon Ribbons Ruched Ruffle Ruffled Ruffles Satin Trimming
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Francois Boucher's exquisite painting, "The Milliner," dated 1746, captures a moment of tranquility and elegance in the world of eighteenth-century fashion. The scene takes place in a charming bedroom, filled with the soft hues of pastel colors and the rich textures of satin, silk, and velvet. At the center, a milliner, dressed in a flowing robe, carefully selects a ribbon for her client, who is seated at a dressing table. The table is adorned with various trimmings, including ruffles, ruching, and gathered fabric, all ready to be used in the creation of a new hat. A curious feline, perhaps a muse or a companion, observes the transaction from the window sill, its eyes fixed on the scene below. The milliner's mirror reflects the image of the woman, who is lost in thought as she considers the various options before her. A powder puff rests on the dressing table, ready to be used to apply the finishing touches to her makeup. The room is filled with the warmth and comfort of a country retreat, with the sun casting a gentle glow on the scene. The painting is a prime example of French genre art, showcasing the daily life and occupations of the French people during the eighteenth century. The attention to detail, from the intricate patterns on the wallpaper to the delicate folds of the fabric, makes this oil painting a true masterpiece of heritage art.
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