Nicolas Lancret Collection

Declaration of Love, c. 1720. Creator: Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743)
Declaration of Love, c. 1720. A category of painting invented in France in the early 1700s is the fete galante (gallant party), with subject matter that hovers between fantasy and reality

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

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

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

Nicolas Lancret, French painter
5893281 Nicolas Lancret, French painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Nicolas Lancret, French painter 1690-1743. Copperplate engraving by M)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Seated Ladies. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Two Seated Ladies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Halte de Chasseurs : A Huntsman Holding a Gamebird and Resting by a Tree
990336 La Halte de Chasseurs : A Huntsman Holding a Gamebird and Resting by a Tree, his Servant and Hounds Nearby, (oil on canvas) by Lancret

Dans cette aimable solitude... before 1743 (oil on panel)
5938133 Dans cette aimable solitude... before 1743 (oil on panel) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 29.5x18.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

A Couple Making Music in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
990330 A Couple Making Music in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 64.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Couple Making Music in a Landscape)

A Seated Man playing the Flute, in Profile to the Right, c
827565 A Seated Man playing the Flute, in Profile to the Right, c.1720s (black and white chalk on brown paper) by Lancret

Studies of Two Men, (red chalk)
659232 Studies of Two Men, (red chalk) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 18.6x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Two Men. Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743). Red chalk

Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas)
659269 Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 42x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces)

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

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

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

The Servant Justified, ca. 1740. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
The Servant Justified, ca. 1740

Brother Philippes Geese, ca. 1736. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Brother Philippes Geese, ca. 1736

The Vineyard, c. 1723-1727. Creator: Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743)
The Vineyard, c. 1723-1727

The Swing, c. 1723-1727. Creator: Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743)
The Swing, c. 1723-1727

The Gardener, c. 1723-1727. Creator: Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743)
The Gardener, c. 1723-1727. This whimsical series is one typically found in fashionable, elite Parisian residences of the eighteenth-century

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Nicolas Lancret, a renowned French artist of the 18th century, captured the essence of love and beauty in his exquisite paintings. In "Declaration of Love, " created around 1720, Lancret skillfully portrays an intimate moment between two individuals as they express their affection for each other. The tender gestures and longing gazes reveal the depth of their emotions. "The Beautiful Greek Woman, " painted in 1731/36, showcases Lancret's ability to depict timeless elegance. With meticulous attention to detail, he brings forth the allure of this mysterious woman from ancient Greece. Her graceful posture and captivating expression exude both charm and sophistication. In "La Halte de Chasseurs: A Huntsman Holding a Gamebird and Resting by a Tree, " Lancret captures a serene scene amidst nature. The huntsman takes respite under the shade of a tree while clutching his prized gamebird. Through delicate brushstrokes, Lancret transports us to this peaceful setting where man coexists harmoniously with wildlife. "Dans cette aimable solitude. . " painted before 1743 on panel, showcases Lancret's mastery in capturing solitude's enchantment. This painting invites viewers into a tranquil space where one can find solace away from society's hustle and bustle. Lancret also immortalized three daughters of composer Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer in his artistry. Their youthful innocence radiates through his brushstrokes as they are portrayed with utmost tenderness and care. "A Couple Making Music in a Landscape" depicts lovers immersed in their shared passion for music against nature's backdrop—an ode to romance itself rendered on canvas by Nicolas Lancret. The artist further explores musical themes with "A Seated Man playing the Flute. " His attention to detail is evident as he captures every nuance of the musician engrossed in creating melodies that resonate through time.