Who painted Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air?

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air was painted by Jean-Marc Nattier in 1751.

Where can I see Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air?

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air is held by São Paulo Museum of Art.

What movement is Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air?

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air?

Museum-quality prints of Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air

Jean-Marc Nattier , 1751

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Marc Nattier. It dates from 1751 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air is a Rococo-style oil painting by French artist Jean-Marc Nattier, created in 1751. It is part of the collection at the São Paulo Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Princess Marie Adélaïde personifying the element of Air, surrounded by symbolic attributes: a peacock and a cloudy sky with rainbow hues. The princess's serene expression and the soft, flowing folds of her dress convey a sense of weightlessness.

Technique & Style

Nattier's use of oil paint captures intricate details, such as the princess's updo adorned with a small flower and the vibrant colors of the peacock's feathers. The cloudy sky and the princess's dress are rendered with soft, feathery brushstrokes, characteristic of the Rococo style.

History & Provenance

Jean-Marc Nattier, born in Paris in 1685, was renowned for his portraits of women from the court of Louis XV, often set in mythological or allegorical contexts. This painting is a representative work from his oeuvre.