Rococo Painting
The rococo emphasis on interiors, on decoration, and on intimacy rather than monumental grandeur are evident in François Boucher’s painting The Luncheon (1739). The painting also draws attention to new consumer items, from the mirror and the clock to chocolate, children’s toys, a small Buddha statue, and the intricately designed furniture. (Louvre, Paris, France / Alfredo Dagli Orti / The Art Archive at Art Resource, NY.)