Study of a Draped Figure
Jean François de TroyWW-1731-535518
1731·Red and white chalk, stumped, on blue prepared paper·sheet: 14 1/2 x 18 3/8 in. (36.9 x 46.6 cm)
Purchase, Sotheby's Inc. Gift and The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2003
Catalogue
- Year
- 1731
- Dimensions
- sheet: 14 1/2 x 18 3/8 in. (36.9 x 46.6 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Jean François de Troy
Artist
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.
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- Jean François de Troy
- Year
- 1731
- Dimensions
- sheet: 14 1/2 x 18 3/8 in. (36.9 x 46.6 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1731-535518
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
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