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DiaporamaPreparation to the portrait of Mrs. Rougeau
Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704 – 1788)
Discover Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704-1788), the French Rococo master of pastel portraits! See his charming likenesses of Voltaire, Louis XV & Madame de Pompadour.
Also known as The Allegory of Spring, this painting is considered one of the most popular paintings in all the world of art. It is also the most written about, and has raised much controversy. Most art historians agree that the painting depicts a group of mythological figures cavorting in a lush garden is al allegory for spring. But other believe that it s more than simple illustration, and that it contains a representation of the ideal of Neoplatonic love. The commission for this painting most probably came from the Medici family, and was possibly inspired by a poem by Poliziano.
About this artwork
- Title: Preparation to the portrait of Mrs. Rougeau
- Artist: Maurice Quentin de La Tour
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Corpus context: exploration of philosophical themes , spring rebirth
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: neoplatonic love art , art historical analysis , garden allegory artwork
- Color intensity: Balanced
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