Artwork

Drouais - Adélaïde of France

Drouais - Adélaïde of France, by François-Hubert Drouais, oil, 1763
Drouais - Adélaïde of France, by François-Hubert Drouais, oil, 1763

Drouais - Adélaïde of France is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François-Hubert Drouais. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

François-Hubert Drouais's 1763 portrait, Adélaïde of France, is an oil painting exemplifying the artist's skill in capturing the elegance of the French royal family.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Princess Adélaïde of France, depicted in a lavish lace dress, conveying the wealth and status of the royal family through intricate details.

Technique & Style

Drouais's refined style, characteristic of the Rococo period, is evident in the delicate rendering of the subject's attire and the subtle expression on her face.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Palace of Versailles collection, reflecting Drouais's favored position as a portraitist to the French court during the late reign of Louis XV.

Artist & collection

Artist

François-Hubert Drouais

François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.

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