Joseph Ducreux
1735–1802 · French · 8 artworks
Rococoexpressive portraituretheatrical posesinformal compositionuse of gestureattention to detail in clothing
artist bio
Joseph Ducreux was a French portrait painter, known for his unconventional and often theatrical self-portraits. He served as a court painter to Louis XVI and is noted for his contributions to the Rococo style, particularly his expressive and less formal portraiture.
what you'll learn
Studying Ducreux's work allows students to explore Rococo portraiture beyond idealized depictions, focusing on capturing emotion and personality. Students can learn about the use of gesture and expression in conveying character and the nuances of informal portraiture.
8 artworks
Self portrait
1791
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Louis Antoine de Bougainville
1790
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Charles Joseph de Pallu
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Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria
1769
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Child's portrait
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Portrait of An Aristocrat in Uniform
1790
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Self-portrait with a fur hat
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Jean-Baptiste Brequin de Demenge
1769
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