Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France - The Earth
1750
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1750
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
This painting is called Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France - The Earth. It's an oil paint work by Jean-Marc Nattier. The subject of the painting is Madame Louise Elisabeth, Duchess of Parma, depicted as the element of Earth. This was created in 1750, a significant year for the artist. To learn more about the style and methods used in this painting, look up the technique of glazing.