Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin was a renowned 18th-century French painter, whose mastery of still life and genre paintings has left an indelible mark on the art world. Born in Paris on November 2, 1699, Chardin spent his entire life in the city he called home. His bourgeois upbringing would influence many of his works, which often depicted kitchen maids, children, and domestic activities.
As a youth, Chardin studied with history painters before becoming a teacher at the Académie de Saint-Luc in 1724. Throughout his career, he deliberately avoided solemn or pastoral mythological subjects that characterized the art of his era. Instead, he focused on carefully balanced compositions and soft diffusion of light to create works with a luminous quality of paint that set him apart from other artists.
Chardin’s work was celebrated for its realism and intimate scenes depicting everyday life. His still-life pieces depicted common items like fruits and kitchen utensils arranged artistically to produce beautiful compositions that continue to capture the imagination of viewers today.
Chardin died on December 6, 1779, leaving behind an unmatched legacy as one of the greatest French painters of all time. His extraordinary talent continues to inspire generations of artists seeking to capture everyday human experience through their work.
All Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin Artwork on Artchive
| Artwork Name | Year | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| The Meat Day Meal | 1731 | Oil On Canvas |
| The Ray | 1728 | Oil on Canvas |
| The Silver Goblet | Oil on Canvas | |
| The Silver Tureen | c.1728 | Oil on Canvas |
