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Portrait du sculpteur Jean Thierry

Nicolas de Largillière , 1730

Portrait du sculpteur Jean Thierry, by Nicolas de Largillière, oil, 1730
Portrait du sculpteur Jean Thierry, by Nicolas de Largillière, oil, 1730

Portrait du sculpteur Jean Thierry is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicolas de Largillière. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Portrait du sculpteur Jean Thierry is an oil painting from 1730 by Nicolas de Largillière, featuring the sculptor Jean Thierry. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Jean Thierry, identifiable by his attire and accessories, including a red velvet jacket, white lace collar, and a paintbrush, though the latter may imply an artistic duality. A statue of a woman on a pedestal in the background adds depth.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo style, the work showcases Largillière's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the intricate rendering of Thierry's clothing and the background statue, demonstrating the artist's skill.

History & Provenance

Created in 1730, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. Largillière, its creator, later served as director of the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture from 1733 to 1735.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nicolas de Largillière

Artist

Nicolas de Largillière

Nicolas de Largillière (French: ; baptised 10 October 1656 – 20 March 1746) was a French painter and draughtsman. From 1733 until 1735, he was director of the Académie de Peinture et de Sculpture.

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