François Boucher (1703-1770)

The Adoration of the Magi

French, circa 1731

Inscription ‘boucher’ (recto) and ‘N 42 1 2:2:0’ (verso),

Black chalk , pen and grey ink, grey wash.

5 ¾ x 7 7/8 in. (145 x 199 mm.)

Provenance:
European private collection

Alastair Laing has confirmed the attribution to Boucher on studying the drawing in the original. Mr. Laing suggested that it may date from a little after the artist’s return from Italy in 1731.