The Chocolate Girl 1745

"The Chocolate Girl" (1745), by Swiss artist Jean-Étienne Liotard, is a captivating portrait of a young woman in profile, dressed in the fashionable attire of the Rococo period. The subject, known as "La Belle Chocolatière," is depicted in the act of serving chocolate, a popular beverage among the European elite of the time. Liotard's attention to detail, particularly in the delicate features of the young woman and the rich textures of the fabric, provides a glimpse into 18th-century life and fashion. This charming painting, currently housed in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, is a testament to Liotard's skill as a portraitist and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.