Framed Rococo Artwork
The rococo art movement began in the 18th century as a stand against the strictness of baroque works. Framed rococo art was developed in Paris, France and did not only affect art
; it made its way into architecture, sculpture, literature, music, and interior design. This style of painting was based on the use of curves, light colors, gold, and asymmetrical designs.
Framed rococo art prints are aimed to be more whimsical and witty than the prior period of symmetrical, grandeur, and regulated baroque period. Francisco De Goya was one of the most popular artists of the period and definitely worked on the side of fun and witty. Some of his paintings include; “The Parasol” in 1777, “The Washerwomen”, “The Naked Maha” in 1800, and “The Balloon.”
Architecture was still a model at times for framed rococo artwork and Giovanni Antonio Canaletto used it on a regular basis. He did a painting of the Northumberland House and the Warwick Castle. Another architecture artist of the period was Francois Boucher with pieces like “The Mill” in 1751. Caernarvon Castle, the Church of Santa Maria, and the Westminster Bridge were other subjects of interest for artists.
Some paintings that hold true to the theme of lighter colors, curves, gold, and whimsical are; “The Birth and Triumph of Venus”, “Genius Teaching the Arts”, “Blind Man’s Bluff”, “The Pretty Woman and the Masked Men” and “The Greasy Pole”. Any of these great masterpieces can add a touch of class and history to any room.