Madame de Flesselles 1747

"Madame de Flesselles" is an oil painting by Jean-Marc Nattier, created in 1747, depicting a woman in a white dress and green shawl, seated with an urn pouring water. The work is a fine example of 18th century French portraiture, characterized by the subject's refined attire and pose, the delicate brushstrokes, and the use of muted colors. Nattier is best known for his portraits of Louis XV's daughters, often in mythological guise, but here he presents a woman of the French court in a more naturalistic setting.