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'Dans cette aimable solitude...', by Nicolas Lancret, oil, 1726

'Dans cette aimable solitude...'

Nicolas Lancret

1726

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

'Dans cette aimable solitude...' is a 1726 oil by Nicolas Lancret, a Rococo painting work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Nicolas Lancret
When & what style?
1726 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a forest. A woman in a white dress sits on the left, looking down. A man in a brown jacket stands on the right, holding a piece of paper. In the background, there are trees and a blue sky. The scene is peaceful, with the people seeming to enjoy each other's company. The woman's dress is detailed, with folds and creases visible. The man's jacket is also detailed, with buttons and a collar. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. You might want to look up the artist, Nicolas Lancret.

About the artist

Portrait of Nicolas Lancret
Artist

Nicolas Lancret

Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.

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