Edmé Bouchardon (1698–1762): Bridging Baroque Grandeur and Neoclassical Naturalism Edmé Bouchardon (1698–1762) stands as a pivotal figure in French art history, representing a fascinating confluence of stylistic trends—the opulent Baroque legacy wrestled with the burgeoning ideals of Neoclassicism. Born in Chaumont-sur-Loire, he inherited artistic talent from his father, Jean-Baptiste Bouchardon, a sculptor and architect who instilled…