18th Century French Rococo Miniature Oil on Copper Pastoral Scene Signed ^Sale

This rare painting in a tondo format, attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808) and executed in oil on copper during the zenith of the French Rococo at the court of Marie Antoinette, represents a masterful embodiment of a pastoral idyll. In the centre of the composition is a scene of a conversation between two shepherds standing amidst water meadows; in the distance, a castle tower can be seen, situated on a cliff edge and bathed in the golden haze of the departing day. The noble copper support allows the artist to demonstrate to us a jewel-like precision of detail and a distinctive 'inner' luminosity of the colours. This miniature is a rare artefact of its kind, preserving for us the atmosphere of the serene pastoral of the galante era.
DETAILS:
Artist: Signed "J. Pillement", attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728-1808).
Image dimensions (approx): Oil on copper, 13.2 cm diameter (5.2 inches).
Condition: Very good condition; old varnish removed.
Framed dimensions (approx): 19.1 x 19.1 cm (7.5 × 7.5 inches).
Frame: Good condition, with tiny losses and signs of age-appropriate wear.
Provenance: Swedish private collection.
Shipping: Approx weight 0.15 kg; packed approx weight 0.5 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available.
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.