Charles-André van Loo

Charles-André van Loo, born in 1705 in Nice and died in 1765 in Paris, was a French painter known for his elegant and decorative works. His paintings, such as 'The Toilet of Venus' and 'The Apotheosis of the Duke of Richelieu,' are celebrated for their refined technique and sophisticated compositions, capturing the essence of Rococo elegance and grandeur. Influenced by the French Rococo tradition and his contemporary François Boucher, Van Loo's technique involved a delicate and ornamental approach to composition and color, conveying the charm and opulence of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and status of the French aristocracy, making him a celebrated figure in 18th-century French painting.