Artwork

Autoportrait à la palette

Autoportrait à la palette, by Jean-François de Troy, oil, 1698
Autoportrait à la palette, by Jean-François de Troy, oil, 1698

Autoportrait à la palette is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-François de Troy. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Autoportrait à la palette, created in 1698 by Jean-François de Troy, is an oil painting depicting the artist in a self-portrait. Characteristic of the Rococo era, it showcases a refined and decorative style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays de Troy as a working artist, holding a palette and brushes, thereby emphasizing his professional identity. His attire, including a red cloak with gold embroidery and a white lace collar, reflects the elegance of the period.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the work features a realistic rendering of the artist's face set against a dark, muted background, which highlights the subject's facial expression and ornate clothing.

History & Provenance

Autoportrait à la palette is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection, though the painting's history prior to its acquisition is not detailed here.

Context

This self-portrait embodies the Rococo movement's emphasis on decorative refinement, situating de Troy within the artistic trends of late 17th-century Europe.

Legacy

While specific influences or subsequent impacts of *Autoportrait à la palette* are not outlined, it remains a representative example of de Troy's work and the Rococo style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-François de Troy

Artist

Jean-François de Troy

Jean-François de Troy (27 January 1679, Paris – 26 January 1752, Rome) was a French Rococo easel and fresco painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer.

Uffizi Gallery

Museum

Uffizi Gallery

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