Young Woman with Flowers in Her Hair wrongly called Portrait of Madame Boucher 1734

"Young Woman with Flowers in Her Hair", also known as "Portrait of Madame Boucher", is an 18th-century pastel portrait by French artist Francois Boucher. Painted in 1734, the work depicts a young woman with flowers in her hair, with a delicate and graceful pose. Boucher was a leading artist of the Rococo period, known for his elegant and sensual style. This work showcases his mastery of pastel, a medium he used to create subtle gradations of color and a soft, atmospheric effect. The sitter's serene expression and the delicate floral details add to the overall sense of beauty and refinement, characteristic of Boucher's works. Boucher, a highly sought-after painter during his lifetime, was the First Painter to Louis XV, reflecting the popularity of his style during this period.