Francois BoucherFrance, 1703–1770Vénus et l'Amour
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Dans la vie de Francois Boucher
La vie entière1720–1770 · Lieu de travail
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).
27 avril 1740
Daughter born: Marie-Emilie Boucher
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.
1755
Inspector of the Royal Gobelins Manufactory
After the death of Jean-Baptiste Oudry he became inspector of the Royal Gobelins Manufactory, where he executed the cartoons for the famous tapestry series The Loves of the Gods.
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.
