Artwork
Portrait of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour
Portrait of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François Boucher. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by François Boucher in 1758, is a portrait of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts the Marquise de Pompadour seated in a garden, lost in thought as she gazes to the side. She is dressed in a flowing, light-colored gown and holds a book, conveying a sense of leisure and refinement.
Technique & Style
The painting's naturalistic atmosphere is achieved through Boucher's use of greens and browns, while the folds of the Marquise's dress create a sense of movement. The oil paint medium allows for a smooth, detailed finish.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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