Albinson, A. Cassandra

Madame de Pompadour: Painted Pink

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ISBN 13:: 9780300263817
author:: Albinson, A. Cassandra
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Harvard University Art Museums,U.S.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 88
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 17.8 centimetres (0.24 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:: New
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François Boucher's 1750 portrait of Madame de Pompadour is a masterpiece of portraiture that has captivated art historians for centuries. This volume offers a fresh perspective on the painting, focusing on the significance of the color pink in eighteenth-century France. The book explores how the use and meaning of pink in the portrait were intertwined with themes such as motherhood, sentiment, race, and scientific discovery. Four scholarly essays provide new insights into the portrait's connections to natural history and its application in other media like porcelain. By examining the role of pink in this iconic painting, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic context in which it was created.

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