Jean Siméon Chardin (1699 - 1779)
1699-11-02Paris, France1779-12-06Paris, FranceFrance
Jean Siméon Chardin
Jean Siméon Chardin was an 18th-century French painter. He is considered a master of still life, and is also noted for his genre paintings which depict kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities. Carefully balanced composition, soft diffusion of light, and granular impasto characterize his work.
Date and place of birt: | 2 november 1699, Paris, France |
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Date and place of death: | 6 december 1779, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Accademia di San Luca |
Genre: | Genre art, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Romanticism, Rococo |