Chinese Young Lady 1738 - 1745

"Chinese Young Lady" is an etching created by French artist Francois Boucher between 1738 and 1745. The print depicts a young woman in traditional Chinese dress, kneeling and eating from a bowl with chopsticks. The image reflects the 18th-century European fascination with Chinoiserie, a style that incorporated motifs and aesthetics from Chinese art and culture. Boucher's delicate lines and detailed rendering contribute to the overall elegance and charm of the piece, making it a popular example of Rococo style art. The etching is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.