Jean François de Troy

French · 1679–1752

One of France's leading history painters in his time, he was equally successful with his decorative paintings, genre scenes and portraits.

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Who Jean François de Troy was

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.

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