1733
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The Beautiful Greek Woman is a 1733 oil by Nicolas Lancret, a Rococo painting work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting depicts a woman in a long, orange dress with black trim, standing in a garden or park. She has a red flower in her hair and is gesturing with her right hand. The woman's dress is formal, with a full skirt and a low neckline. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a black necklace. The background of the painting is a garden or park, with trees and foliage visible behind the woman. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and the background. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist who created this painting, look up Nicolas Lancret.
Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.
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