Old World Portraits
Princess Victoire of France as 'The Water'
Jean-Marc Nattier
This elegant 18th-century portrait by Jean-Marc Nattier depicts Princess Victoire of France in a graceful allegorical personification of Water.
Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France - The Earth
Jean-Marc Nattier
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A regal Rococo allegory depicting Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France as 'The Earth,' surrounded by symbols of abundance.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with rich warm-brown color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Bedroom · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted around 1750 by Jean-Marc Nattier, this masterpiece depicts the eldest daughter of King Louis XV in an allegorical guise. Representing 'The Earth,' the princess is shown with a terrestrial globe, a cornucopia of fruit, and vibrant flowers, set against a soft pastoral backdrop that exemplifies the elegance of the French Rococo period.
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