The Blonde Odalisque

The nude figure is thought to be Marie-Louise O'Murphy,[1] one of the many mistresses of King Louis XV of France, who was only 14-15 years old when the painting was made.

Boucher's The Blonde Odalisque, or Resting Girl, is filled with soft pastel colors such as pinks, yellows, and blues.

Both pieces show how Boucher's work progressed and helped pave the way to creating The Blonde Odalisque'.

His painting style is soft and delicate, yet bold brush strokes are representative of common Rococo themes such as delicacy and beauty.

Marie quickly succeeded as a model at The Academy of Painting and was eventually recognized by King Louis XV and became his youngest mistress.

The 1751 version of the painting, which is currently held in the Wallraf–Richartz Museum in Cologne .
The 1752 version of the painting, which is currently held in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich .