Presumed portrait of Philippine Élisabeth d'Orléans
1731
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1731
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Presumed portrait of Philippine Élisabeth d'Orléans is a 1731 oil by Jean-Marc Nattier, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting features a woman in a red dress with a black shawl, holding a lute. She is seated on a blue couch with a cherub beside her, who is holding a bow and arrow. The woman's attire and the cherub's presence suggest a formal, possibly aristocratic setting. The use of oil paint and the detailed rendering of the subjects' clothing and accessories indicate a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the artist who created this work, explore the paintings of Jean-Marc Nattier.
