Artwork

Madame de La Porte

Madame de La Porte, by Jean-Marc Nattier, oil, 1754
Madame de La Porte, by Jean-Marc Nattier, oil, 1754

Madame de La Porte is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Marc Nattier. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

About this work

Overview

Madame de La Porte is a portrait painted in oil by Jean-Marc Nattier in 1754. It is part of the Art Gallery of New South Wales collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Louise-Jeanne de Durfort, a member of Louis XV's court, dressed in an elegant white and gold gown with a blue shawl. Her formal attire and styled hair suggest a portrait session, capturing her likeness in a dignified setting.

Technique & Style

Nattier's use of light and shadow creates depth, emphasizing the subject's features. The level of detail and realism in the painting showcases the artist's skill, characteristic of the Rococo style, which often featured classical mythological themes and elegant portrayals of court figures.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-Marc Nattier

Artist

Jean-Marc Nattier

Jean-Marc Nattier (French pronunciation: ; 17 March 1685 – 7 November 1766) was a French painter.