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Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, by Jean-Marc Nattier, oil, 1746

Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour

Jean-Marc Nattier

1746

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Dominant colour

Overview

Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour is a 1746 oil by Jean-Marc Nattier, a Rococo painting work, depicting Madame De Pompadour, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?
Jean-Marc Nattier
When & what style?
1746 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting in a landscape, holding a bow in her right hand. She is dressed in a white dress with a blue shawl draped over her left shoulder and a leopard skin across her lap. The background features trees and a cloudy sky. The woman's attire and the setting suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The use of oil paint adds depth and richness to the image. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Jean-Marc Nattier, an artist known for his portraits of French nobility.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Marc Nattier
Artist

Jean-Marc Nattier

Jean-Marc Nattier (French pronunciation: ; 17 March 1685 – 7 November 1766) was a French painter.

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