Solo show
Bouchardon (1698-1762): A Sublime Idea of Beauty
from 14 Sep 2016 at Louvre Museum
· Paris
The Louvre presents a major temporary exhibition devoted to Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762), one of the most celebrated French sculptors of the eighteenth century. Trained in Paris and shaped by a formative decade in Rome, Bouchardon developed a distinctive vision rooted in the antique — a sublime idea of beauty that set him apart from the ornamental exuberance of his Rococo contemporaries.
The exhibition brings together sculptures, drawings, and preparatory works to trace the full arc of his career, from his prize-winning early studies to landmark royal commissions including the equestrian statue of Louis XV. Through these works, visitors can explore how Bouchardon redefined French sculpture and laid the groundwork for the Neoclassical movement that would follow.
The exhibition brings together sculptures, drawings, and preparatory works to trace the full arc of his career, from his prize-winning early studies to landmark royal commissions including the equestrian statue of Louis XV. Through these works, visitors can explore how Bouchardon redefined French sculpture and laid the groundwork for the Neoclassical movement that would follow.
About the artist
Edme Bouchardon
1698–1762 · Baroque
Edmé Bouchardon was a French sculptor best known for his neoclassical statues in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, his medals, his equestrian statue of Louis XV for the Place de la Concorde ; and for the Fountain of Four Seasons in Paris. He was also a draftsman and painter, and made…
About the artist →About the venue
Louvre Museum
· Paris
The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum of Arts, is a national art museum in Paris, France. The Louvre, a former royal palace, is known for its collection of celebrated paintings collected by the French kings, including the Mona Lisa of Leonardo Da Vinci. The museum received 9 million visitors in 2025 and…
