François Boucher - Hirtenlandschaft mit Fluss (1741)

  

Source: Alte Pinakothek

François Boucher was a French Rococo painter known for his decorative and sensual works of art. "Hirtenlandschaft mit Fluss" or "Shepherd Landscape with River" is a pastoral scene that depicts a group of shepherds and their livestock by a river in a lush landscape. The painting is typical of Boucher's style, characterized by delicate brushwork, soft colors, and an emphasis on sensual pleasure. Boucher's work was highly valued by French aristocracy and he was a favorite artist of King Louis XV's mistress, Madame de Pompadour. "Hirtenlandschaft mit Fluss" is a beautiful example of the artist's ability to capture the idyllic charm of the French countryside in a romanticized manner.