Description
Chardin received early recognition for his work, becoming an Associate of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture and full Academician in 1728 at the age of almost 29. Following the success of his early still lifes and inspired by Dutch seventeenth-century artists, whose work was very much in vogue in Paris at the time, Chardin went on to paint some exquisite genre scenes and portraits, remarkable for their realism and honesty as well as for their skilful technique. His works had a tremendous influence on subsequent artists, inspiring painters as diverse as Manet and Cezanne.
About the Author
Gabriel Naughton is a director of the fine art dealers, Agnew's, and head of the department of Old Master drawings.
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Book Information
ISBN 9780714833361
Author Gabriel Naughton
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 511g
Dimensions(mm) 305mm * 225mm * 10mm