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Portrait of Maria Josepha of Saxony (1731–1767), Dauphine of France

Anne Baptiste Nivelon

1764

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Maria Josepha of Saxony (1731–1767), Dauphine of France is a 1764 oil by Anne Baptiste Nivelon, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Anne Baptiste Nivelon
When & what style?: 1764 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting in a fancy chair. She's wearing a big, white dress with gold designs and a high neckline. Her hair is pulled back, and she's holding a book on her lap. The woman is sitting in front of a wall with a big piece of fabric hanging from it. There's also a table or desk behind her with some carvings on it. The room looks fancy and old-fashioned. The painting is very detailed and colorful. It looks like it was made a long time ago. You might want to look up more paintings by Anne Baptiste Nivelon next.

About the artist

Artist

Anne Baptiste Nivelon

Anne Baptiste Nivelon, née Féret (c. 1711–1786), was a French painter active in Versailles in the mid-18th century, known for her portraits of members of the royal court.

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