Chardin and the Still Life
Tamworth Community Centre Darling Street, Tamworth, NEW SOUTH WALES, AustraliaHighly sought after by Louis XV of France and the Empress Catherine of Russia, Jean Simeon Chardin’s paintings brought life and vitality to the canvas. The Enlightenment philosopher Denis Diderot remarked that Chardin’s ability to evoke the appearance and texture of objects was akin to magic. This lecture will address his life and influences and […]