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Fête galante

Josef Frans Nollekens

1734

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Fête galante is a 1734 oil by Josef Frans Nollekens, a Rococo painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Josef Frans Nollekens
When & what style?: 1734 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a lively scene of people in 18th-century attire gathered in a park. The figures are dressed in formal clothing, with the women wearing long dresses and the men sporting hats and coats. In the background, trees and a cloudy sky are visible. A notable detail is the way the figures interact with each other, conveying a sense of social gathering or celebration. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Josef Frans Nollekens.

About the artist

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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