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Marianne Lavergne, die Nichte des Malers (Die schöne Leserin) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Marianne Lavergne, die Nichte des Malers (Die schöne Leserin)

Marianne Lavergne, die Nichte des Malers (Die schöne Leserin) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Étienne Liotard. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Marianne Lavergne, die Nichte des Malers (Die schöne Leserin) is a 1746 pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard, a Genevan painter known for naturalistic likenesses.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Marianne Lavergne, the artist's niece, seated in a chair, lost in thought as she holds a piece of paper. Her attire, a blue and white dress with red ribbons, is intricately detailed, reflecting Liotard's skill in capturing texture and pattern.

Technique & Style

Liotard's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and the paper she holds. The work exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by its attention to detail and delicate color palette.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection, a testament to its enduring significance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jean-Étienne Liotard

Jean-Étienne Liotard (French pronunciation: ; 22 December 1702 – 12 June 1789) was a Genevan painter, pastellist, printmaker, art theorist and art dealer.