Artwork
Young Woman Drinking Coffee
Young Woman Drinking Coffee is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François de Troy. It dates from 1723 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
François de Troy's 1723 painting, Young Woman Drinking Coffee, is an oil-on-canvas work from the Rococo period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene domestic scene: a young woman sits at a table, lost in thought as she pauses while drinking coffee. Her attire and surroundings convey a sense of refinement and leisure.
Technique & Style
De Troy employed chiaroscuro to create a striking contrast between the softly lit subject and the dark background, emphasizing the textures of the woman's clothing and the tableware.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection. De Troy, who served as principal painter to the exiled King James II, later became Director of the Académie Royale de peinture et de sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
François de Troy (9 January 1645 – 1 May 1730) was a French painter and engraver who became principal painter to King James II in exile at Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Director of the Académie Royale de peinture et de sculpture.
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