The Declaration of Love

The Declaration of Love

1719·Oil on canvas·25 5/8 × 21 in. (65.1 × 53.3 cm)

Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019

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Year
1719
Dimensions
25 5/8 × 21 in. (65.1 × 53.3 cm)

Artist

Jean François de Troy
Jean François de Troy

Painting

Jean-François de Troy was a French Rococo easel and fresco painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer. One of France's leading history painters in his time, he was equally successful with his decorative paintings, genre scenes and portraits. He was the inventor of the tableaux de modes, which attempted to provide a spirited portrayal of contemporary fashions, pastimes and manners.

Italy

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Year
1719
Dimensions
25 5/8 × 21 in. (65.1 × 53.3 cm)
Watts ID
WW-1719-535517

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Artist

Jean François de Troy

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