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"The Fortune Teller"
A delightful painting on prepared oak panel, in the Flemish style. by Jean-Georges WILLE, painter and engraver at the Court of Louis XV.
This painting is attributed to WILLE by the René Millet expert office (Paris)
Wooden frame and gilded stucco (2 small chips)
Louis XV period
18th century
Dimensions:
Painting: 41.5 x 31
Framed: 57 x 49
Jean-Georges WILLE (1715 - 1808)
A French painter and engraver, of German birth, he mainly practiced his art in France. From childhood, he had a strong inclination for drawing and his first master was a painter named Luhn.
He was received by Nicolas de Largillière, whose paintings he painted several copies of.
He also met Hyacinthe Rigaud, who encouraged him to take up copper engraving.
The most famous French painters entrusted him with their works to engrave.
Wille was an engraver at the Court of Kings Frederick II, Frederick V of Denmark and especially Louis XV.
Naturalized French in 1758, he was elected to the Royal Academy of Paintings and Sculptures in 1761.
Napoleon I named him Knight of the Legion of Honor and the Institut de France admitted him to the number of its members.
Ref: 650V4MZQ8G
| Condition | |
| Style | Louis XV style (Paintings Genre scenes, Nudes of Louis XV style Style) |
| Period | 18th century (Paintings Genre scenes, Nudes 18th century) |
| Artist | Jean-georges Wille |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 28130, Pierres, France |
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