BOUCHER François (1703-1770).
Drawing in black chalk and white chalk, annotated: "Butcher".
Gilded wooden frame, from late 18th century.
Dimensions: H 28 x W 38 cm.
Mr. Alastair Laing and Mrs. Françoise Joulie confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
It could be the drawing, passed in the sale of Vicomte C (Clair or Cleri), Me Pillet, Paris, April 25-26, 1872 (Soulié et Masson N°452).
Another drawing on the same theme was kept in the Marigny collection.
Our drawing corresponds to N°17 of our new June 2024 catalog available on: www.galerie-mazarini.fr