Jean Siméon Chardin

France · 1699–1779

He is considered a master of still life, and is also noted for his genre paintings which depict kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities.

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works in the Momentable archive: 7works in the Momentable archive
museum holds them: 1museum holds them
life: 1699–1779life
rights: Public domainrights

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Fruit, Jug, and a Glass

Jean Siméon Chardin · National Gallery of Art

The Attentive Nurse

Jean Siméon Chardin · National Gallery of Art

The Scullery Maid

Jean Siméon Chardin · National Gallery of Art

Still Life with a White Mug

Jean Siméon Chardin · National Gallery of Art

Who Jean Siméon Chardin was

Jean Siméon Chardin was an 18th-century French painter. He is considered a master of still life, and is also noted for his genre paintings which depict kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities. Carefully balanced composition, soft diffusion of light, and granular impasto characterize his work.

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