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Two Friends, by Nicolas Lancret, oil, 1738

Two Friends

Nicolas Lancret

1738

oil

copper

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Friends 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 shows two men and a woman in a lush outdoor setting. The woman wears a blue and white striped dress and sits on a bench, while the men are dressed in vibrant attire, with one in red and the other in orange. They appear to be engaged in conversation. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky, with the figures positioned in a way that suggests a sense of intimacy and camaraderie. The overall mood of the painting is one of warmth and conviviality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up 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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