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Jean Baptiste Chardin was the creator of modern still life and is considered to be one of the finest painters of the 18th century. Compared to Rembrandt and an inspiration for future artists such as Matisse, Cezanne and Van Gogh, Chardin was a master in the truest sense, but his name is generally lesser known than other artists.

Still Life The Silver Goblet Wild Strawberries

Born in Paris on the cusp of the new century, Chardin had virtually no early formal artistic training and was self-taught. He studied and was influenced by the 17th century low country masters, and eventually created a Rococo style for himself. He generally painted historical subjects and every day domestic scenes.

Grace Before Meal The Mother’s Advice Girl Peeling Vegetables Still Life with Cat and Fish

By 1728, Chardin was admitted to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture and from this point on, painted scenes of bourgeois Parisians. In fact, one of his earliest patrons was King Louis XV. Chardin was highly sought after at the time because he was able to achieve a highly realistic texture on canvas simply by working with brushstrokes and glazes. This great talent earned him the title of the “grand magician” by his critics and patrons.

Boy Playing With Cards The Young Schoolmistress

In the last years of his life, Chardin’s eyes began to fail so he turned to pastels. While these paintings were not as highly valued during his lifetime, they are truly coveted now. Chardin also created a number of self-portraits which are highly recognizable. He is pictured strangely wearing scarves around his head and neck, and even what looks like a ladies hat in one, as well as a pair of spectacles.

Self-Portrait Self-Portrait, pastel on paper

As can be seen in his painting “Still Life with Peaches,” Chardin would often incorporate his name into his composition as simply “chardin.”

Perhaps the reason that Chardin’s work has stood the test of time is that his themes are very universal. He painted the bourgeois in the same light as the peasantry, and portrayed them doing normal activities and not just lounging or posing.

Lady Sealing a Letter

Many of his critics have hailed him for the way that he captured humanity in his paintings, and for this reason, his work still resonates with collectors today. Many of his paintings are housed in the Louvre and other venues world wide, and perhaps even in your home.

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