Figure Studies
The Sense of Taste
Philippe Mercier
An elegant 18th-century genre scene depicting a refined gathering enjoying the sensory pleasures of wine and fruit.
The Sense of Sight
Philippe Mercier
1744 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An engaging Rococo allegory depicting the sense of sight through figures examining a map and using optical instruments.
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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 · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1744 by Philippe Mercier, this Rococo work is part of a series illustrating the five senses. The scene depicts a group gathered around a map, utilizing a magnifying glass, a telescope, and a mirror to emphasize the act of seeing. Mercier's characteristic style is evident in the soft, luminous skin tones and the elegant, slightly theatrical posing of the figures.
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