Old World Portraits
Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France - The Earth
Jean-Marc Nattier
A regal Rococo allegory depicting Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France as 'The Earth,' surrounded by symbols of abundance.
Princess Anne-Henriette of France
Jean-Marc Nattier
1751 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century French portrait depicting Princess Anne-Henriette in a moment of poised, quiet contemplation.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1751 by Jean-Marc Nattier, this Rococo masterpiece captures Princess Anne-Henriette of France as an allegory of Fire. Dressed in a voluminous, light-catching silk gown and holding a leather-bound book, she is positioned beside a symbolic hearth against a backdrop of classical architecture.
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