La Camargo Dancing
c. 1730
Step into a sun-dappled 18th-century park where the famous ballerina Marie-Anne de Cupis de Camargo takes center stage! Lancret captures her mid-leap in a shimmering white gown, showcasing the revolutionary short skirt that allowed her to perform intricate footwork previously reserved for men. Surrounding this dynamic duo, elegantly dressed onlookers lounge and chat amidst lush foliage and classical statues, perfectly embodying the playful, aristocratic charm of the Rococo movement. It's a snapshot of Parisian high society at its most frivolous and fashionable.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil paint
Location: Wallace Collection, London