A Study for Two Nymphs by Francois Boucher

A Study for Two Nymphs c. 1749

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drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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facial expression drawing

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print

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charcoal drawing

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paper

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charcoal art

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portrait reference

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pencil drawing

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inorganic-material

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chalk

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france

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water

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portrait drawing

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pencil work

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black-chalk

"A Study for Two Nymphs" is a black chalk drawing on paper by French artist Francois Boucher, created in 1749. The work depicts two nude female figures, one draped in a cloth, in a delicate and sensual pose. Boucher, renowned for his Rococo style, captured the beauty and grace of the figures in a refined and elegant manner. The drawing served as a study for a larger painting, showcasing the artist's meticulous process of developing his compositions. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this intimate work, providing art enthusiasts with a glimpse into the creative process of a leading Rococo master.

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