Boy with Bagpipe 1745 - 1793

"Boy with Bagpipe" is a tapestry by François Boucher, a prominent French Rococo artist. Created between 1745 and 1793, the artwork depicts a young boy playing a bagpipe in a pastoral setting, framed by an elaborate floral border. The tapestry's delicate details and harmonious composition embody the Rococo style's emphasis on grace, elegance, and playful charm. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it provides a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of 18th-century France.