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Lady at Her Toilette, by Pietro Longhi, oil, 1747

Lady at Her Toilette

Pietro Longhi

1747

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Lady at Her Toilette is a 1747 oil by Pietro Longhi, a Rococo painting work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Pietro Longhi
When & what style?
1747 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

In this painting, a woman sits in the center, dressed in a white and gold robe, holding a red flower. She is surrounded by three other women, one of whom is holding a tray with small objects on it. The background is dark, with a red chair and a window with a red curtain. The woman in the center appears to be the main subject of the painting, and the other women seem to be attending to her. The dark background and the use of gold and red colors create a sense of luxury and opulence. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Pietro Longhi.

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