Jean-François de Troy
Jean-François de Troy (27 January 1679, Paris – 26 January 1752, Rome) was a French Rococo easel and fresco painter, draughtsman and tapestry designer. One of France's leading history painters in his time, he was equally successful with his decorative paintings, genre scenes and portraits. He was the inventor of the tableaux de modes ('paintings of fashions'), which attempted to provide a spirited portrayal of contemporary fashions, pastimes and manners.
Jean-François de Troy | |
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Portrait of Jean-Francois de Troy by Joseph Aved, 1734 | |
| Born | 27 January 1679 Paris, France |
| Died | 26 January 1752 (aged 72) Rome, Italy |
| Known for | Painting |
He was the Director of the French Academy in Rome from 1738.
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