1735
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Dominant colour
Before the Ball is a 1735 oil by Jean-François de Troy, a Rococo painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
The painting depicts a woman in a white and pink dress, seated and looking up. She is surrounded by a group of people, including a man in a red robe and a woman in a blue dress, all engaged in various activities such as dressing, grooming, and socializing. The scene is set in a luxurious interior with ornate furnishings and rich colors. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting, with strong light and dark shadows that add to the overall drama of the scene. The use of glazing techniques has also given the painting a sense of luminosity and depth. The painting is a beautiful example of 18th-century French art, and it is held at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Jean-François de Troy (27 January 1679, Paris – 26 January 1752, Rome) was a French Rococo easel and fresco painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer.
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