Madame de Flesselles (1747)
Jean-Marc Nattier1747 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1766)
Specifications
- Year
- 1747
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1685–1766
About the artwork
This page presents "Madame de Flesselles" (1747), created by Jean-Marc Nattier. Historical background, 1747: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Figurative collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Figurative in brief: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity.
"Madame de Flesselles" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1685–1766
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