Madame De Pompadour 1751

This marble bust titled “Madame De Pompadour” was created in 1751 by the French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. The bust, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts the mistress of King Louis XV, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, known as Madame de Pompadour. Pigalle's work captures Madame de Pompadour's elegant features and the flowing drapery of her clothing with refined detail, showcasing the artist's skill and the elegance of the Rococo style.