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The Embarkation for Cythera
A oil on canvas by Jean-Antoine. It depicts a high class of couples and their uniform. The settings seems to be on Cythera. The mythical island where Venus, the god of love was born. -
Pierrot
A painting oil on canvas by Jean-Antoine. He presents Pierrot, a character in Italian comedy. He seems to stand in the center of the stage in a garden. -
The Entrance to the Grand Canal
An oil on canvas was done by the artist Canaletto. This landscape painting presents the entrance to the Grand Canal in Venice, with several people moving across in canoes. The background depicts the buildings on the horizon. -
Soap Bubbles
An oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste Simeon Chardin. It depicts two kids blowing bubbles. Through the depiction of the character's attire, we can infer that these kids live a wealthy lifestyle. -
The Declaration of Love
Artist Jean Francois de Troy painted an oil on canvas. A group of ladies and their partners are present outside a garden. The flower patterns on their dress bring forth the Rococo feast setting a romantic space. -
Bernard 2nd van Riesen Burghs artwork
In a different medium of home goods by artist Bernard 2nd. van Riesenburg. He would create a combination of Western and Japanese inspiration. A very luxurious cabinet and furniture item. -
The Chinese Garden
An oil on canvas by artist Francois Boucher. He depicts the idea of the Chinese garden as a Western scene. The blend of characters and cohesive living transpires something even bigger. -
Brown Odalisque
A scandalous painting done on oil on canvas by Francois Boucher. It highlights an extremely intimate depiction of model, Madame Boucher. A painting like this during that time would serve as a daring move. -
The Toilette de Venus
Portrait oil on canvas done by Francois Boucher. The portrait portrays a nude Madame de Pompadour. Boucher particularly transformed the Rococo period with his sensual depictions of nobles, celebrities, and others. -
The Marriage of the Emperor Fredrick and Beatrice of Burgundy
Venice-born artist Giambattista Tiepolo brings this event on an oil on canvas. He uses light colors to depict an almost calm emotion that he felt in the space. This scene takes place in a very wealthy environment. -
Allegory of the Planets and Continents
A beautful oil on canvas by artist Tiepolo. He depicts the sun moving across the sky accompanied by a blend of beautiful colors and light. This art piece was made for a staircase ceiling at the Wurzburg Residenz in Germany. -
The Trevi Fountain
A beautiful sculpture done by artist Niccolo Salvi. Made of sumptuous volutes. This piece stands in Italie, Rome, and serves as a past jewel left by the Rococo era. -
The Swing
An iconic oil on canvas by world-renowned artist Jean-Honore Fragonard. This particular work of his depicts a woman gliding through the air on a swing in a beautiful forest. Sexual allusions were prohibited during the time but sure made for a much more intricate piece of art. -
The Blue Boy
A full-length portrait done on oil on canvas by artist Thomas Gainsborough. Stood in the center of the piece is an elegant boy in his blue scheme of beautiful clothing. The boy is the artist's nephew but was once thought to be the son of a rich merchant. -
Bouquet of flowers in a glass of water
A still life painting of oil on canvas by Anne Vallayer Coster. Her love for nature transpires through the detailed painting of the flowers. The combination of a variety of flowers highlights the era's urge for diversity in opinions. -
The Meeting
A commissioned painting of oil on canvas was done by Jean-Honore Fragonard. This piece is part of a set of four paintings for King Louis XV's mistress. They depict the growing relationship of a romantic couple. -
Dining Before the Court
An oil on panel done by artist Luis Paret y Alcazar. This depicts the real-life encounter of a ceremony of the royal family eating. However, the artist also introduced mythological scenes into the painting to represent themes such as love, patriotism, and hunting. -
The Lock
A beautiful oil on canvas by artist Jean-Honore Fragonard. It depicts the relationship between two lovers during a very intimate moment. This painting has become a powerful lead to liberate the spirit. -
The Bathing Basin
An oil on canvas by the artist Hubert Robert. This piece blends the ancient Italian temple and modern clothing of the time. He introduces intimacy through the nudity of characters in the piece. -
Self Portrait with Straw Hat
A self-portrait of oil on canvas by Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun. The main focus aims at depicting the casual elegance of a beautiful woman. The work was influenced by Peter Rubens.