"The Death of Adonis" (~1733) by François Boucher (1703–1770). Oil on canvas.

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Master of gallant, allegoric and mythological painting, Boucher was "First Painter" to Louis XV and the "protégé" of Madame Pompadour (his mistress. His taste influenced the end of the 18th century.

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Size: 4696px × 3516px
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Photo credit: © Adam Ján Figeľ / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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