Artwork

Portrait of Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles, playing with a Goldfinch

Portrait of Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles, playing with a Goldfinch is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François Boucher. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by François Boucher in 1749, is a portrait of a young girl with a goldfinch. It is currently held at the Palace of Versailles.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles, depicted as a curly-haired blonde girl in a blue dress, interacting with a European Goldfinch perched on a stick. The scene conveys a sense of gentle innocence.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while the warm, golden background complements the girl's blue dress. The painting's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the girl's dress and the bird's presence.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1749 by François Boucher, the work is now part of the Palace of Versailles collection.