What subjects appear in these paintings?

The works primarily feature portraits of aristocratic ladies and gentlemen dressed in silks and powdered wigs. You also find genre scenes of courtiers at leisure in domestic interiors. Animals, musical instruments, and symbolic objects like spinning tops occasionally accompany the human figures in these compositions.

Are all these paintings from the eighteenth century?

While many pieces originate from the eighteenth century, the selection also includes later nineteenth and twentieth-century revivals. These later works deliberately copy the style and subject matter of the earlier rococo period. Examining the canvas preparation, stretcher frames, and pigment composition helps determine whether a work is an original period piece or a later interpretation.

Why are some paintings on copper?

Painting on copper was a technique valued for providing an exceptionally smooth, non-porous surface that allowed artists to achieve fine detail and luminous colour retention. This support was particularly favoured for smaller cabinet paintings. The metal backing protects the oil paint from certain types of degradation associated with woven canvas supports over long periods.

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A rococo period oil painting brings the playful elegance and soft palette of the eighteenth century directly into a room.

Portrait of a Lady by Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784)

18th century

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Portrait of a Lady by Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784)

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Philip Mercier, 1689-1760
Portrait of a Lady in a Silver Dress with Gold Braided Tassles & a Blue Gown

18th century

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Philip Mercier, 1689-1760 Portrait of a Lady in a Silver Dress with Gold Braided Tassles & a Blue Gown

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Joseph Highmore Portrait of a Lady, Grace Loftus Oil

18th century

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Joseph Highmore Portrait of a Lady, Grace Loftus Oil

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Double Portrait of a Lady and Gentleman C.1740; Attributed to Francis Hayman R.A.

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Double Portrait of a Lady and Gentleman C.1740; Attributed to Francis Hayman R.A.

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Rococo Period Oil Painting

Portrait of a Lady by Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784)

Philip Mercier, 1689-1760 Portrait of a Lady in a Silver Dress with Gold Braided Tassles & a Blue Gown

Joseph Highmore Portrait of a Lady, Grace Loftus Oil

Double Portrait of a Lady and Gentleman C.1740; Attributed to Francis Hayman R.A.

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