['Standing huntman', 'Design for the illustration of "Les Plaisirs de l\'Ile Enchantée\'\' from the 1734 edition of Molière\'s works (vol. III, p. 104)'] 1713 - 1734

"Standing Huntman," a red chalk drawing by François Boucher, is a preparatory study for an illustration in the 1734 edition of Molière's works. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, features a single figure, a huntman in mid-stride, executed in loose, expressive lines. Boucher, a prominent artist of the Rococo period, is renowned for his elegant figures and delicate brushwork. The drawing's dynamic pose and simplified forms showcase Boucher's mastery of capturing movement and character in quick sketches. This "Standing Huntman" exemplifies Boucher's artistic style, one that would go on to influence generations of artists.