Old World Portraits
The Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
A charming 18th-century pastel portrait capturing a quiet morning scene with exquisite detail and a soft, luminous palette.
The Lavergne Family Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
1754 · Paper, Pastel, Canvas
An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Dusty pink
About the piece
Created by the master of pastel Jean-Étienne Liotard in 1754, this work depicts the artist's niece and her daughter during a quiet morning meal. The piece is celebrated for its incredible technical precision, particularly in the rendering of light reflecting off the silver chocolate pot and the delicate textures of the striped silk and lace garments.
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