The Garter
The Met
Artist: Jean François de Troy(French, Paris 1679–1752 Rome)
Date: 1724
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 1/2 × 21 1/8 in. (64.8 × 53.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man in a grey coat leans towards a woman in a gold dress, gesturing in an ornate room
Detailed Description
The painting depicts two figures, a woman and a man, in an elaborately decorated interior room. The woman, positioned slightly left of center, is seated on a blue upholstered chair, leaning forward. She wears a voluminous gold and blue striped gown with white lace trim and a white bodice, and her light hair is styled upwards with small white decorations. Her left arm is extended towards the man, with her hand open, while her right hand rests on her lap. Her gaze is directed towards the man, and her mouth is slightly open. The man, standing to the right of the woman and leaning towards her, wears a grey coat with white lace cuffs and a white cravat, grey breeches, and white stockings with black shoes. His left hand is raised, palm open, near the woman's chest, and his right hand is extended towards her left arm. His face is turned towards her, with his mouth open. A black tricorn hat lies on the checkered floor near his feet. The room features a light blue wall with delicate floral and vine patterns in pink and green. To the far left, a tall, dark mirror reflects a window and a dark, draped object. Below the mirror is a gilded console table with two small, light-colored classical sculptures and a dark book. To the right, behind the man, is a tall, ornate gilded clock resting on a wooden cabinet with visible book spines. The floor is covered with large, alternating light and dark square tiles, creating a checkered pattern.
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