Girls with Grapes from a set of the Italian Village Scenes 1734 - 1762

"Girls with Grapes from a set of the Italian Village Scenes," created between 1734 and 1762 by French Rococo artist Francois Boucher, depicts two women in a picturesque Italian landscape. The tapestry, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Boucher's signature style of delicate brushstrokes and idyllic scenes, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the elegance of the figures. The work's pastel tones and flowing lines reflect the Rococo movement's appreciation for grace and refinement, making it a captivating example of 18th-century art.