Confirmation

1786

Jean Hippolyte Bardin

Associated Names
Jean Hippolyte Bardin

Artist, French, 1732 - 1809

This is a painting of a group of people gathered in an interior setting during what appears to be a significant event or ceremony. This is in the style of Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. The scene is filled with figures clothed in flowing robes, some standing while others are seated. The focal point of the image is a central figure seated on an ornate chair, appearing to hold an attentive posture toward another figure kneeling in front of them. The background reveals multiple figures that seem to be gathered around a table covered with a cloth, featuring vases and a large basin. The use of light and shadow directs attention across different parts of the painting, illuminating some figures while casting others in shadow, creating a sense of depth and focus in the composition. The warm tones of browns and whites hint at a somber or contemplative atmosphere that draws viewers into the unfolding event.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's Paris, 22 March 2017, part of no. 42); (Paul Prouté S.A., Paris); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

n.d.

  • Jimeno, Frédéric, et al. Jean Bardin, 1732-1809: le feu sacré. Orléans, 2022: III.42, 206-207.

Inscriptions

on step in image in black gouache: Bardin 1786; by later hand, lower left on mount: 17 3/4x 8 3/4


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