Who painted Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV?

Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV was painted by Jean-Marc Nattier in 1749.

Where can I see Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV?

Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV is held by Palace of Versailles.

What movement is Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV?

Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV is associated with Rococo painting.

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Artwork

Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV

Jean-Marc Nattier , 1749

Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Marc Nattier. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This 1749 oil painting by Jean-Marc Nattier depicts Madame Adélaïde de France, daughter of Louis XV. The work is characteristic of the Rococo period and is held at the Palace of Versailles.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Marie Adélaïde, is portrayed in an 18th-century dress, holding a fan and wearing a white headpiece. Her neutral expression and relaxed posture convey a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Nattier's refined and decorative style is evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's lace-trimmed dress and the subtle use of color in the muted background, which serves to emphasize the subject.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1749 by Jean-Marc Nattier, a French artist trained by his portraitist father, this work is a representative example of Nattier's courtly commissions for Louis XV's court.