Jean-François de Troy, a French Rococo painter, draughtsman, and tapestry designer, was known for his diverse works, including history paintings, decorative pieces, and portraits. He invented the 'tableaux de modes', capturing contemporary fashions and manners. As a leading artist of his time, he directed the French Academy in Rome from 1738.
He remains a significant figure in the development of Rococo art, influencing the representation of everyday life and fashion in 18th-century painting.
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