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| Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) was a French painter of still lifes and domestic interiors in the Dutch tradition of Vermeer. Chardin’s works include ‘The Housewife’ and ‘The Young Schoolmistress.’ In later years Chardin worked in pastel due to failing eyesight and created portraits of himself and his wife. |
 | Chardin (Colour Library) Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) was arguably the most talented French painter of the eighteenth century, best known for his original still lifes. Composed of simple, everyday objects, these works glow with warmth and magic, from the dull iron of the kitchen pans, to the glaze of the green earthenware jug or the shining copper of the cauldron. There is no superfluous detail or search for decorative effect; the beauty of his paintings lies in their minimalism. more information>>
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