Jean-Charles Garnier 1750

This pastel portrait of Jean-Charles Garnier, created by Maurice Quentin de La Tour in 1750, showcases the artist's mastery of the medium. De La Tour was a prominent French portraitist known for his meticulous renderings of subjects, often using a limited color palette to create a sense of realism and elegance. Garnier, a prominent figure in his time, is depicted with a dignified composure, his powdered wig and richly embroidered clothing highlighting his status. De La Tour's pastel technique captures the subtle nuances of skin tone and texture, rendering a lifelike representation of his subject.