La Toilette
1764
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Louis-Marin Bonnet
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Toilette is a 1764 paint by Louis-Marin Bonnet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two women in a richly decorated room. One woman is dressed in a fancy blue gown with ruffles, bending down to help the other—who is naked except for a tall, flowery hat—step into a white robe. The room has a red wall with a gold-framed mirror, a fireplace with a clock and vase, and a small table with a teapot and fruit. The contrast between the dressed woman’s modesty and the other’s bold nudity feels deliberate. The lighting highlights their faces and hands, making the scene feel intimate. Next, check out Baroque to see how this drama fits into that bold, emotional style.
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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