Presumed portrait of Philippine Élisabeth d'Orléans

Executed in oil on canvas, the work displays Nattier’s characteristic Rococo elegance: delicate brushwork, luminous coloration, and a graceful handling of fabrics. The rendering of the red dress’s texture and the soft modeling of the cherub’s flesh demonstrate a high degree of technical skill and attention to surface detail.

The painting entered the collection of the Palace of Versailles, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings. Its attribution to Nattier rests on stylistic parallels with his other court portraits, especially those that place female sitters within mythological or allegorical settings.

During the early 18th century, Nattier specialized in portraits of women from Louis XV’s court, often portraying them as mythological figures. This approach catered to the aristocracy’s taste for classical allusion while reinforcing the social status of the sitter through elegant, idealized representation.