1738
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
La Gouvernante is a 1738 oil by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Canada.
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress and a blue and white cap, sitting in a red chair. She is holding a black object in her lap. In front of her stands a young girl, dressed in a gray dress and a blue ribbon in her hair. The girl is holding a book. The scene is set in a room with a wooden floor and a brown wall. There are various objects scattered around the room, including a table, a chair, and some books. The painting is a beautiful example of 18th-century art. You can learn more about the artist, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, by exploring his other works.
Jean Siméon Chardin (French: ; November 2, 1699 – December 6, 1779) was an 18th-century French painter.
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