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Nicaise, by Nicolas Lancret, oil, 1738

Nicaise

Nicolas Lancret

1738

oil

copper

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Nicaise is a 1738 oil by Nicolas Lancret, a Rococo painting work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Nicolas Lancret
When & what style?
1738 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting depicts a man and woman in a garden. The man, dressed in a brown coat and red patterned skirt, extends his hand to the woman, who wears a white dress with flowers on her shoulder. She reaches out to him with her right hand. In the background, a stone structure with a balcony and trees can be seen. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of 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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