Nattier (in The Style Of), Presumed Portrait Of A Young Aristocrat

NATTIER (IN THE STYLE OF)
PRESUMED PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG ARISTOCRAT

NATTIER (IN THE STYLE OF, FRANCE, XIX CENTURY)

Oil on canvas
75 × 52.5 cm / 29.5 × 20.7 in, without frame

This charming portrait perfectly embodies the retrospective taste of the 19th century—a period that looked back with affection to the elegance and grace of the 18th century. Echoing the soft beauty and powdered refinement typical of Jean-Marc Nattier, the anonymous artist captures a serene, theatrical femininity, fully in line with the neo-Rococo revival. The bust-length composition highlights the delicacy of satin fabrics, the ornamental bouquet at the corsage, and the calm, poised gaze of the sitter—elements designed to appeal to the nostalgic sensibilities of the 19th-century bourgeoisie.

A fine decorative work, ideal for collectors of 18th-century inspired art or classic interior design.