The Toilette of Venus 1751 François Boucher French Boucher executed this painting for Madame de Pompadour, the powerful, official mistress of Louis XV and Bouchers most significant patron from 1747 until her death in 1764. It originally decorated the bathing apartments (a luxurious suite of three rooms) in Pompadours Chteau de Bellevue. The construction of her chteau prompted many of the most important commissions of Rococo painting and sculpture. For a subject that became synonymous with both Boucher and Pompadour, the artist devised a summary of the movements key features: overt theatricality, voluptuous flesh, and an asymmetrical unfurling of luxurious furniture, fabric, flowers, and pearls. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #5016. The Toilette of Venus Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. The Toilette of