Charles-Joseph Natoire

Θέση: Nîmes

Γεννημένος: 1700

Θάνατος: 1777

Βιογραφία:

Charles-Joseph Natoire was a French painter in the Rococo manner, born in Nîmes in 1700. He was a pupil of François Lemoyne and director of the French Academy in Rome from 1751 to 1775. Considered during his lifetime the equal of François Boucher, he played a prominent role in the artistic life of France.

Early Life and Training

Natoire's father, Florent Natoire, was a sculptor who gave him his fundamental training in drawing. He was sent to Paris in 1717 to complete his training, first in the atelier of Louis Galloche, peintre du Roi and professor at the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, and then in the atelier of François Lemoyne, whose training shaped Natoire's style.

Notable Works and Commissions

Natoire is remembered above all for the series of the History of Psyche for Germain Boffrand's oval salon de la Princesse in the Hôtel de Soubise, Paris, and for the tapestry cartoons for the series of the History of Don Quixote, woven at the Beauvais tapestry manufacture. Some of his notable works can be found on Wikioo.org, including Italian Fall Landscape with Monte Porzio and an Offering to Pan.

Style and Influence

Natoire's style is characterized by exuberant decoration, with an abundance of curves, counter-curves, undulations, and elements modeled on nature. His work was influenced by the Rococo style, which emphasized surprise and the illusion of motion and drama. The Rococo style can be explored further on Wikipedia.

• Charles-Joseph Natoire was a prominent figure in the French art scene during the 18th century.
• His work can be found in various museums, including the Musée du Louvre and the Château de Compiègne.
• Natoire's style was influenced by the Baroque and Rococo styles, which can be explored on Wikipedia.

Natoire's legacy can be seen in his beautiful and intricate paintings, which continue to inspire artists and art lovers today. His work can be found on Wikioo.org, where you can explore his notable works and learn more about his life and style.