1734
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
A Girl with a Tea-cup is a 1734 oil by Philippe Mercier, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a woman sitting in a red velvet chair, wearing a blue dress with gold lace trim and a matching hat adorned with feathers. She holds a teacup in her right hand, with a saucer and spoon on a nearby table. The background is dark, with a curtain or drapery behind her. The woman's attire and the teacup suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of color and lighting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Philippe Mercier (also spelled Philip Mercier; 1689 – 18 July 1760) was an artist of French Huguenot descent from the German realm of Brandenburg-Prussia (later Kingdom of Prussia), usually defined to French school.
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