Chariot of Venus Candle Animals 13 inches depth

13 inches depth

By Tao Tao Liu

Published in association with Princeton University Press

often irreverent

their symbolic hand motif celebrates generosity and intention — perfect for gifting or everyday wear

Chariot of Venus Candle Animals 13 inches depthPainter to King Louis XV, Franois Boucher defined artistic tastes at the French court. He is best known for mythological paintings like this one, the compositions of which reached audiences far and wide through tapestry, porcelain, and print. Gardner purchased this painting from Wildenstein and Co., venerable dealers of French art. She paid a fraction of the price of her most expensive Italian paintings. Gardner collected few Rococo works; perhaps she