Francois BoucherFrench, 1703–1770Le déjeuner.
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Le déjeuner.” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 921, Aile Sully, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Closing soon· until 9:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- RF 926
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2015 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Franck Raux
In the life of Francois Boucher
The whole life1720–1770 · Workplace
Paris
1730–1740s
Major Official Commissions for Versailles
He received major commissions for the decoration of the apartments of Versailles: The Royal Virtues (1735) in the Queen's chamber, hunting scenes for the Petits Appartements (1736), Venus and Vulcan (1747) in the Dauphin's apartments, and History for the Royal Library (1743–1746).
1737
Professor at the Royal Academy
He became a professor at the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture.
27 April 1740
Daughter born: Marie-Emilie Boucher
