François-Hubert Drouais

François-Hubert Drouais, born in 1727 in Paris and died in 1775 in Paris, was a French painter known for his portraits of the European aristocracy. His works are celebrated for their refined technique and elegant compositions, capturing the essence of Rococo elegance and character. Influenced by the French Rococo tradition and his father Hubert Drouais, Drouais's technique involved a delicate and sophisticated approach to composition and color, conveying the elegance and status of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the sophistication and grace of the European aristocracy, making him a celebrated figure in 18th-century French painting.