1763
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Inspirația is a 1763 unspecified by Jean-Marc Nattier, a Rococo painting work, depicting Portrait, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This painting shows a woman in a flowing white dress, holding a golden harp. She’s floating slightly, with soft clouds behind her. Next to her sits a bare-chested boy reading a book, his feet dangling. The woman’s hair is light gray, tied back simply, and she wears a delicate necklace. The woman’s pose and the boy’s book suggest they might stand for ideas like music and learning. The artist used smooth shading to make their skin glow against the muted background. Look up chiaroscuro to see how lighting creates depth like this.
Jean-Marc Nattier (French pronunciation: ; 17 March 1685 – 7 November 1766) was a French painter.
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