NATTIER (NELLO STILE DI)

NATTIER (IN THE STYLE OF) PRESUMED PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG ARISTOCRATIC WOMAN NATTIER (IN THE STYLE OF, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY) Oil on canvas 75 × 52.5 cm (without frame) This enchanting portrait perfectly embodies the retrospective taste of the 19th century, an era that affectionately looked back at the elegance and grace of the 18th century. Echoing the delicate beauty and refined frown typical of Jean-Marc Nattier, the anonymous author recreates a serene and theatrical femininity, fully in tune with the neo-Rococo revival. The half-length composition enhances the lightness of the satin fabrics, the ornamental bouquet applied to the corset, and the calm and composed gaze of the young figure — elements designed to seduce the nostalgic sensibility of the 19th-century bourgeoisie. A valuable decorative work, ideal for collectors of 18th-century-inspired painting or for classically styled interiors.