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Jean-François de Troy

French1679–1752Rococo

Portrait of Jean-François de Troy

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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.

Notable works

Works in the collection

41 works

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