Artwork
Narcissus.
Narcissus. is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François Lemoyne. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Narcissus is a 1728 oil painting by François Lemoyne, a prominent French rococo artist who served as Premier peintre du Roi to Louis XV. The work is now part of the Hamburger Kunsthalle collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a contemplative male figure gazing at his reflection in a body of water, accompanied by a dog. The scene is set amidst trees and foliage, evoking a serene atmosphere. The subject's introspective pose and the dog's attentive presence contribute to the tranquil mood.
Technique & Style
Lemoyne's use of warm colors and chiaroscuro creates a sense of intimacy and calm. The artist's rococo style is characterized by decorative and lighthearted qualities, evident in the subject's blue and yellow robe and red cloth.
History & Provenance
François Lemoyne was a professor at the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture and sought to establish himself as a successor to Charles Le Brun. He was known for his ambitious compositions, and Narcissus reflects his artistic ambitions.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
François Lemoyne or François Le Moine (French: ; 1688 – 4 June 1737) was a French rococo painter.
The Rearing of Bacchus
Huntresses Resting
Cyrus with the Shepherd's Wife Spako
Bacchus and Ariadne
Saint John the Baptist
Childhood of King Cyrus
Mercury playing the flute for Argus
Portrait assumed to be of the Duchess of Longueville as Timocleia
The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias
One of a Pair of Views of the Roman Campagna with Figures Conversing
Jove disguised as Diana kisses nymph Callisto