Miniature Painting on Ivory in Ivory Frame, Madame du Pompadour – mid 19th Century France

A miniature painting on ivory, dating from the mid 19th century, France of a painting by Francois Boucher of Madame du Pompadour.   The painting depicts a delightful narrative of a young Madame Pompadour in a blue and pink gown enjoying a time of leisure with a good book. The painting is a soft combination of muted tones of pink, peach, orange, red, brown and blue on ivory. The brush work is rather fine and detailed to the likeness of everyday people at the time. The painting lies under glass, with an ivory frame with decorative linework .  Written on back –  Madame du Pompadour by Francois Boucher 1758.

Painting Measures: 3 1/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches
with Frame Measures: 6 1/2 inches x 7 1/2 inches

Excellent Condition.