The Marquise de Pompadour as a Gardener
1755
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1755
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting depicts a woman in 18th-century attire, standing in a garden setting. She is dressed in a blue hat and a blue and beige dress, with a blue ribbon tied around her neck. Her right hand holds a white flower, while her left arm rests on a wicker basket filled with flowers. The background features trees and a blue sky with clouds. The woman's attire and the garden setting suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The use of pastel colors adds to the overall softness of the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Charles André van Loo.
