1751
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire is a 1751 oil by Jean-Marc Nattier, a Rococo painting work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
The painting shows a young woman sitting in front of a fireplace. She is wearing a white dress with a low neckline and puffy sleeves, and her hair is styled in an updo with a few loose strands framing her face. She holds a book in her right hand and rests her chin on her left hand, looking directly at the viewer. The woman sits on a carved wooden bench, and the fireplace behind her has a small fire burning in it. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of chiaroscuro.
Jean-Marc Nattier (French pronunciation: ; 17 March 1685 – 7 November 1766) was a French painter.
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