Who painted Antoine-Michel Perrache?

Antoine-Michel Perrache was painted by Marie-Anne Perrache in 1770.

Where can I see Antoine-Michel Perrache?

Antoine-Michel Perrache is held by Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

What movement is Antoine-Michel Perrache?

Antoine-Michel Perrache is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Antoine-Michel Perrache

Marie-Anne Perrache , 1770

Antoine-Michel Perrache is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Marie-Anne Perrache. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. Created in 1770, this oil portrait by Marie‑Anne Perrache presents Antoine‑Michel Perrache seated at a desk.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1770, this oil portrait by Marie‑Anne Perrache presents Antoine‑Michel Perrache seated at a desk. The work resides in the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and captures the subject in a moment of focused activity.

Subject & Meaning

Antoine‑Michel Perrache is shown leaning on his right arm, his left hand grasping a compass as he studies a large, grid‑lined sheet that suggests a technical drawing or blueprint. His attire—a blue coat with lace‑trimmed cuffs—and his greying hair convey a mature professional engaged in precise work.

Technique & Style

Marie‑Anne Perrache employs chiaroscuro, contrasting the illuminated figure against a darkened backdrop. This lighting scheme enhances the three‑dimensionality of the sitter and draws attention to the tools and paper, emphasizing the theme of concentration and craftsmanship.

Context

The portrait reflects 18th‑century interests in engineering and architecture, aligning the sitter with the era’s growing emphasis on scientific inquiry. The faint outline of a bust behind him hints at classical influences that were prevalent in contemporary French portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marie-Anne Perrache

Marie-Anne Perrache made oil portraits in late-18th-century Lyon. One portrait in the bundle shows her husband, Antoine-Michel Perrache, as a young man posed against a plain background. That same year she likely walked…