The Countess de Brac as Aurora 1741

"The Countess de Brac as Aurora," painted in 1741 by Jean-Marc Nattier, is a portrait of the Countess de Brac, depicted as the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. Nattier was a prominent portraitist of the French Rococo period, known for his elegant and idealized depictions of his subjects. In this work, the Countess is portrayed with a delicate beauty and a radiant air, accentuated by the light and airy colors of the painting. The presence of a cherub holding a torch further emphasizes the connection to Aurora, symbolizing the arrival of dawn. This portrait showcases Nattier's mastery of Rococo style, combining graceful figures with a refined palette and a sense of airy lightness.