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Lancret Nicolas Collection

Nicolas Lancret was a French painter known for his elegant and charming Rococo style

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Marie Salle dancing, 1732, (1908). Creator: Unknown

Marie Salle dancing, 1732, (1908). Creator: Unknown
Marie Salle dancing, 1732, (1908). Mlle. Salle Dansant (1732). Marie Salle (1707-1756) was a French dancer and choreographer

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: The Earth, unknown date. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

The Earth, unknown date. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Earth, unknown date. Part of a series on the Four Elements, a theme that was popular during the 17th century and which frequently took the form of depictions of figures engaged in tasks

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: The Swing, 1735. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

The Swing, 1735. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Swing, 1735. The figures are arranged in groups around three trees whose trunks create a sense of depth due to the spaces visible between them

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: The Swing, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

The Swing, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Swing, early-mid 18th century

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Fastening the Skate, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Fastening the Skate, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Fastening the Skate, c18th century

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Fastening the Skate, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Fastening the Skate, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Fastening the Skate, c18th century

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Blind Man's Buff, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Blind Man's Buff, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Blind Man's Buff, c18th century

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Open Air Dance, 1705-1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Open Air Dance, 1705-1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Open Air Dance, 1705-1743

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Children at Play in the Open, 1705-1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Children at Play in the Open, 1705-1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Children at Play in the Open, 1705-1743

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Two Elegant Women in Polish Dress, c. 1723. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Two Elegant Women in Polish Dress, c. 1723. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Two Elegant Women in Polish Dress, c. 1723

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: A Young Woman Looking in a Mirror, 1742/1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

A Young Woman Looking in a Mirror, 1742/1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
A Young Woman Looking in a Mirror, 1742/1743

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Two Seated Ladies. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Two Seated Ladies. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Two Seated Ladies

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Lady Seated on a See-Saw. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Lady Seated on a See-Saw. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Lady Seated on a See-Saw

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: The Reel after Nicolas Lancret. Creator: Unknown

The Reel after Nicolas Lancret. Creator: Unknown
The Reel after Nicolas Lancret

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Pierrot standing, in a landscape. Creator: Ecole Francaise

Pierrot standing, in a landscape. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Pierrot standing, in a landscape

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Two Studies of a Guitar Player in Turkish Costume, c. 1728. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Two Studies of a Guitar Player in Turkish Costume, c. 1728. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Two Studies of a Guitar Player in Turkish Costume, c. 1728

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Two Standing Women, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Two Standing Women, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Two Standing Women, n.d

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Study for Old Age, c. 1732. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Study for Old Age, c. 1732. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Study for Old Age, c. 1732

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Study of Two Small Girls, c. 1725. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Study of Two Small Girls, c. 1725. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Study of Two Small Girls, c. 1725

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Study of a Woman, c. 1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Study of a Woman, c. 1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Study of a Woman, c. 1743

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Study for The Dance Between the Pavilion and the Fountain, c. 1732. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Study for The Dance Between the Pavilion and the Fountain, c. 1732. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Study for The Dance Between the Pavilion and the Fountain, c. 1732

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Head of a Man, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Head of a Man, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Head of a Man, n.d

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Three Studies of the Head of a Turbaned Black Man, 1720/30. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Three Studies of the Head of a Turbaned Black Man, 1720/30. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Three Studies of the Head of a Turbaned Black Man, 1720/30

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Study: Young Woman Standing Hand on Hip, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Study: Young Woman Standing Hand on Hip, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Study: Young Woman Standing Hand on Hip, n.d

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Study of a Young Woman with a Watering Jug, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Study of a Young Woman with a Watering Jug, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Study of a Young Woman with a Watering Jug, n.d

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Standing Gentleman, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Standing Gentleman, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Standing Gentleman, n.d

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Young Man Standing, 18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Young Man Standing, 18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Young Man Standing, 18th century

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: The Beautiful Greek Woman, 1731 / 36. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

The Beautiful Greek Woman, 1731 / 36. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Beautiful Greek Woman, 1731/36

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: La Camargo Dancing, c. 1730. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

La Camargo Dancing, c. 1730. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
La Camargo Dancing, c. 1730

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735 / 1740. Creator: Nicolas Lancret

Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735 / 1740. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Picnic after the Hunt, probably c. 1735/1740

Background imageLancret Nicolas Collection: Gallant conversation (Conversation galante): couples engage in conversation in a garden

Gallant conversation (Conversation galante): couples engage in conversation in a garden setting, at left a musician plays for the group, at right a woman holds a reclining lap dog, 1743



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Nicolas Lancret was a French painter known for his elegant and charming Rococo style. His works often depicted scenes of daily life, capturing the beauty and grace of 18th century France. Lancret's use of soft colors and delicate brushwork set him apart from other artists of his time, earning him recognition as one of the leading painters in the genre. His paintings are filled with lively characters engaged in leisurely activities such as dancing, picnicking, or simply enjoying each other's company. Lancret had a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the nuances of human expression, making his works both visually stunning and emotionally engaging. Despite facing competition from more famous artists like Watteau and Boucher, Lancret carved out a niche for himself with his unique style and subject matter. Today, his paintings are celebrated for their timeless appeal and continue to inspire art lovers around the world. Nicolas Lancret was a masterful painter whose work epitomized the elegance and sophistication of 18th century France. His legacy lives on through his exquisite artworks that continue to captivate audiences centuries after they were created.