Fête galante
1735
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1735
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Fête galante is a 1735 oil by Josef Frans Nollekens, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a group of people in 18th-century clothing. They are gathered in a park or garden, with trees and bushes behind them. The people are dressed in fancy clothes, with men in suits and hats, and women in long dresses. One interesting thing about this painting is that it shows a relaxed, casual scene. The people are not formally posed, but are instead chatting and laughing with each other. This gives the painting a sense of warmth and informality. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Josef Frans Nollekens.
Josef Frans Nollekens or Joseph Frans Nollekens (1702–1748) was a Flemish painter who was principally active in England where he is often referred to as "Old Nollekens" to distinguish him from his famous son, the sculptor Joseph Nollekens.
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