Francois BoucherFrench, 1703–1770L'enlèvement d'Europe.
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “L'enlèvement d'Europe.” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 927, Aile Sully, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Closed· opens tomorrow at 9:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- INV 2714
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2010 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Stéphane Maréchalle
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).
1742–1748
Stage Designer at the Royal Academy of Music and Dance
He held the post of stage designer at the Royal Academy of Music and Dance.
