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Who painted it?

Who painted “Aurora and Cephalus”?

“Aurora and Cephalus” was painted by François Boucher in 1733. Where to see it: Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy.

Aurora and Cephalus — François Boucher

Rococo

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François Boucher: pink and blue Rococo mythology, plump nudes, silk and fluffy clouds — pretty, playful and decorative.

François Boucher (29 September 1703 – 30 May 1770) was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style. Boucher is known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories, and pastoral scenes. Wikipedia

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