Woman of the Kingdom of Nepal 1731

Editor: This is François Boucher’s etching, "Woman of the Kingdom of Nepal." It's a delicate rendering; the lines feel so intentional. What does this piece suggest to you? Curator: Notice how Boucher presents a ‘Nepalese’ woman, yet the materials of her clothing and the etching process itself reveal more about European tastes and printmaking traditions. The inscription also points to the location of the artwork, emphasizing that it was produced in the royal cabinet. How does the image function as both an artwork and a commodity? Editor: That's fascinating; I hadn't considered the economic aspect of its creation.