Galan scene – oil painting on canvas, French, Rococo period.
The painting depicts a gallant scene set outdoors, typical of 18th-century Rococo painting.
A refined work that portrays a group of nobles and ladies immersed in a pleasant conversation in idealized nature. The scene, rich in details and pastel colors, expresses the typical elegance of Rococo art. The brushstroke is light, with plays of light and shadow that give depth and realism to the draperies and faces. The landscape in the background is rendered in soft tones, contributing to an overall effect of grace and serenity. A certain French influence is evident in the style, with references to Jean-Antoine Watteau and the taste for "fêtes galantes".
cm.110x91 with frame
cm.85x67