In France in the late 17th century and during the first half of the 18th century, the portrait historié experienced an unprecedented heyday. Members of the high nobility and the financially strong bourgeoisie
staged themselves in mythological or historicizing costumes in these portraits. What interests did the patrons pursue? Why did artists such as Nicolas de Largillierre, François de Troy, or Jean-Marc Nattier turn to this type of image? To what extent did the works refer to the architectural space for which they were created, and how did they relate to the cultural practices of the time, such as courtly masquerades, theater, and gallant poetry? This volume offers a fundamental investigation of this hitherto unexplored type of image. In addition to art theoretical and art critical texts, the author draws on inventories, letters, descriptions of castles and Fe.
| Language | German |
| Item number | 8876480 |
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| Release date | 12/1/2018 |
| Language | German |
| Year | 2018 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Book cover | Paperback |
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