Marquise De Pompadour

Origins

Marquise De Pompadour is a visual style that emerged during the mid-18th century in France. It is named after Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, the Marquise de Pompadour, who was the official chief mistress of King Louis XV of France. This style is known for its elegance, sophistication, and extravagant details. It flourished between the years of 1745 and 1755, during the Rococo period. The Marquise de Pompadour was a prominent patron of the arts and played a significant role in promoting the Rococo style, which became popular in Europe during her time. The visual style is characterized by its opulent and exquisite ornamentation, delicate pastel colors, asymmetrical compositions, curvaceous forms, and floral motifs.