Artwork
Mlle Camargo Dancing
Mlle Camargo Dancing is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicolas Lancret. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Mlle Camargo Dancing is a 1730 oil painting by Nicolas Lancret, a French artist associated with the Rococo movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dancer in mid-performance, surrounded by onlookers, including a man and four children, two of whom play violins. The scene conveys the elegance and joy of a leisurely moment in 18th-century French society.
Technique & Style
Lancret's use of soft light and lush greenery creates a serene atmosphere, while the dancer's effortless pose and detailed costume suggest a sense of movement and refinement.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, reflecting its significance as a representation of French culture during the Regency period and early reign of Louis XV.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.
