Who painted Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire?

Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire was painted by Jean-Marc Nattier in 1751.

Where can I see Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire?

Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire is held by São Paulo Museum of Art.

What movement is Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire?

Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire?

Museum-quality prints of Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire

Jean-Marc Nattier , 1751

Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Marc Nattier. It dates from 1751 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jean-Marc Nattier, a Paris‑born painter active in the mid‑18th century, created an oil portrait in 1751 that depicts Princess Anne‑Henriette of France. Executed in the Rococo idiom, the work now belongs to the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents the young princess seated before a modest fireplace, her gaze meeting the viewer. Dressed in a white gown with a low neckline and puffed sleeves, she rests her chin on a hand while holding a book, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection within an allegorical framework.

Technique & Style

Nattier employs chiaroscuro to model the figure against a dimly lit interior, using the contrast of light from the fire to emphasize volume and depth. The delicate rendering of fabrics and the soft, pastel palette are characteristic of Rococo portraiture.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1751, the portrait remained in private hands before entering the São Paulo Museum of Art’s collection, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s European paintings holdings.