Shepherd and Shepherdess Reposing 1761

"Shepherd and Shepherdess Reposing" is an oil painting by Francois Boucher, created in 1761. It depicts a shepherd and shepherdess, likely lovers, reclining in a pastoral landscape. The scene is bathed in soft light, and the figures are rendered in a delicate, idealized style typical of Boucher’s work. The painting’s idyllic setting and romanticized portrayal of love exemplify the Rococo style popular in 18th-century France.