Discover the grace, refinement, and sensuality of the French portrait of the 18th century with the art prints of Jean-Marc Nattier's paintings, painter of elegant figures and mythological scenes at the court of Louis XV.
His works, of refined softness and perfect harmony, embody all the charm of French rococo.
On Artem Legrand, explore a selection of faithful art prints of his masterpieces, available as a decorative poster or as a canvas print, perfect for a classic, feminine, and luminous decor.
The portraitist of grace and allegories
Born in Paris in 1685, Jean-Marc Nattier trained at the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, where he distinguished himself early on with his talent for portraiture.
He became the favorite painter of the nobility and the court of Louis XV, immortalizing high society ladies as goddesses, muses, or mythological nymphs.
His art, delicate and balanced, combines psychological realism and graceful idealization, in the purest rococo tradition.
Nattier knew how to capture the beauty, coquettishness, and elegance of an era, while adding subtle depth and great tenderness to each portrait.
The elegance of rococo and the poetry of the gaze
The iconic paintings of Jean-Marc Nattier — Madame de Pompadour as Diana, The Duchess of Chartres as Hebe, Madame Henriette of France as Flora, Portrait of Queen Marie Leczinska, Madame Marsollier and her daughter — demonstrate an exceptional mastery of light and drapery.
The silky fabrics, diaphanous complexions, and gentle gazes convey an art of elegant seduction, characteristic of 18th-century France.
Its pastel palette, dominated by soft blues, pinks, and gentle golds, gives its works a bright and feminine atmosphere.
Every portrait is a celebration of beauty, refinement, and aristocratic charm.
A refined piece for noble and romantic decor.
Choosing an art print of Jean-Marc Nattier is inviting the grace and delicacy of French Rococo into your home.
His gentle and poetic portraits fit perfectly into classic, romantic, or contemporary decor.
They bring a touch of elegance, femininity, and history, ideal for a living room, bedroom, or reading space.
About Jean-Marc Nattier
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Birth: 1685 in Paris, France
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Death: 1766 in Paris, France
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Movement: Rococo, academic portrait
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Famous works: Madame de Pompadour as Diana, The Duchess of Chartres as Hebe, Madame Henriette as Flora, Madame Marsollier and her daughter, Portrait of Queen Marie Leczinska
Jean-Marc Nattier was the undisputed master of female portraiture in the age of Louis XV.
His work, between mythology and intimacy, reflects the softness and light of an era dedicated to beauty and grace.
He remains an emblematic figure of French Rococo, celebrated for the poetry of his portraits and the delicacy of his brushwork.
Decorate your walls with the grace of Jean-Marc Nattier.
The art prints of Jean-Marc Nattier available on artemlegrand.com bring to your walls the lightness, color, and charm of 18th-century France.
They enhance your interior with a touch of timeless elegance and femininity.