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Madame Pompadour (1721-1764). Portrait by Francois Boucher (

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Madame Pompadour (1721-1764). Portrait by Francois Boucher (

Francois Boucher (1703-1770). French painter. Madame Pompadour, 1758. Detail. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

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1758 Alte Antoinette Baroque Boucher Bracelet Chief Courtesan Divan Edging Francois Head Dress Jeanne Jewel Jewellery Jewels Lace Madame Marquise Mistress Munich Pearls Pinakothek Poisson Pompadour Rococo


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Madame Pompadour, the elegant and enigmatic Marquise de Pompadour, is depicted in this stunning 18th-century portrait painted by the renowned French artist Francois Boucher in 1758. The artwork is currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, and showcases the beauty and sophistication of the chief mistress of King Louis XV of France during the Rococo period. Madame Pompadour, born Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, is shown in the portrait reclining on a divan, surrounded by an opulent interior adorned with blue and gold accents, flowers, and intricate lace edgings. Her elaborate upsweep hairstyle, known as the pompadour, is a testament to the fashionable trends of the time, as is her ornate blue dress with pearl jewels and bracelets. The Marquise is shown holding a book in her hand, suggesting her love of literature and learning, while a jewel-encrusted fan rests nearby. The detail in the painting is exquisite, from the delicate folds of her dress to the intricate patterns on the divan. Madame Pompadour was a powerful figure at the French court, known for her intelligence, charm, and beauty. She was a patron of the arts and a popular courtesan, and her influence extended beyond the court to European society as a whole. This portrait captures the essence of her allure and the opulence of the Rococo era.

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