Chariot of Venus Candle

Painter to King Louis XV, François Boucher defined artistic tastes at the French court. He is best known for mythological paintings like this one, the compositions of which reached audiences far and wide through tapestry, porcelain, and print.

Gardner purchased this painting from Wildenstein and Co., venerable dealers of French art. She paid a fraction of the price of her most expensive Italian paintings. Gardner collected few Rococo works; perhaps she sought to fill the void in her collection with this one. It was installed in the Little Salon by 1912, along with a second painting of similar style and an embroidery made from Boucher’s designs, an apparent homage to the French master. 

Delicately scented with cotton flower, this elegant candle is crafted from vegetable soy wax for a clean, even burn. This candle is crafted in France from clean-burning vegetable soy wax and features a single wick for an even, lasting burn. Presented in a decorative tin adorned with a detail from François Boucher's The Chariot of Venus, it’s as beautiful as it is fragrant. The candle is perfect for gifting, traveling, or keeping, and it brings a touch of art and timeless fragrance into any space.

Made from vegetable soy wax
Single wick
Measures 3"D
3.17 oz 
Made in France

François Boucher (Paris, 1703 - 1770, Paris), The Chariot of Venus, 18th century. Oil on canvas. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.