Frédéric Bouchot

Frédéric Bouchot was an artist active during the early nineteenth century, with documented production spanning the period from 1820 to 1840. Bouchot is primarily known for his work in graphic arts, which often utilized narrative and genre subjects popular in the era.

Bouchot's surviving works include four prints and one drawing represented across major international collections. His thematic interests ranged from detailed costume studies, exemplified by Costumes de Chasse d'Humann, to intimate genre scenes such as Jonge vrouw in slaapvertrek, haar corsetlijfje losrijgend. Other notable prints include Les Petits mystères de Paris: No. 4, Le Grand Prix de vertu, and the theatrical vignette The Unfortunate Teacher of Musical Theory.

The documentation of Frédéric Bouchot prints and drawings in prestigious institutions establishes his importance within early nineteenth-century European graphic tradition. His work is currently held in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Rijksmuseum, and the National Gallery of Art. As these works age, they increasingly enter the public domain, allowing for the widespread dissemination of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork. The preservation of these museum-quality pieces ensures continued access and scholarship regarding Bouchot’s active period.