Born at the beginning of the 18th century, this idiosyncratic Swiss artist was one of the most accomplished portraitists of his day. He travelled widely – from London to the Orient – applying his unflinching powers of observation to create beautifully crafted portraits, the majority in his signature pastels on parchment.
This is the first retrospective exhibition in the UK to be devoted to Liotard, bringing together over 70 rarely-seen works. Covering the artist’s time in Paris, Vienna, Geneva, Constantinople and London – where he exhibited work at the Royal Academy – this exhibition is a long-overdue celebration of an exceptional artist. Read our review.
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Liotard Laughing (Self-portrait) (c. 1770) Jean-Etienne Liotard Photo: Nathalie Sabato © Musée d’art et d’histoire, Ville de Genève
Richard Pococke (1738) Jean-Etienne Liotard
Photo: B. Jacot-Descombes © Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva
George, Prince of Wales (1738-1820) (1754) Jean-Etienne Liotard © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2015
Laura Tarsi, ‘a Grecian lady’ ( c.1745-1749) Jean-Etienne Liotard
© Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Princess Louisa Anne (1749-1768) (1754) Jean-Étienne Liotard © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2015
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