Les Présents du jour de l'an
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
Les Présents du jour de l'an is a 1764 paint by Louis-Marin Bonnet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a cozy room where a group of people in fancy old clothes are celebrating. A woman in a pale dress sits near a table with a teapot, while others stand or kneel around her, holding gifts or books. A child in a blue outfit stands near her, and a small dog lies on the floor. The walls are decorated with curtains and a patterned rug covers the floor. The title *Les Présents du jour de l'an* means "New Year’s Day Gifts," so this is likely a moment of gift-giving. The colors are soft but bright, and the people look relaxed and friendly. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art and society.
Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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