Francois BoucherFrench, 1703–1770Crêpes
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Not on view at present
Where is “Crêpes” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1980.64.2
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of Francois Boucher
The whole life1720–1770 · Workplace
Paris
1761
Rector of the Royal Academy
Despite the loss of popularity that began in 1760 as Rococo gave way to Neoclassicism, he became rector of the Royal Academy.
1765
Director of the Academy and First Painter to the King
He became director of the Royal Academy and succeeded Charles Van Loo as First Painter to King Louis XV — the summit of his official career.
1765–1770
Post: Premier peintre du Roi
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