462 - Jean Baptiste PILLEMENT (1728–1808), attributed to

Jean Baptiste PILLEMENT (1728–1808), attributed to Pair of pastoral scenes Ink wash on paper H_48 cm W_72.5 cm Jean-Baptiste Pillement was an 18th-century French artist, particularly renowned for his landscapes, seascapes, and decorative compositions. A frequent traveler, he worked notably in Spain, Portugal, England, and Poland, where he enjoyed the patronage of King Stanisław August Poniatowski. His work is characterized by large-scale pastoral scenes and picturesque landscapes. Pillement also played an important role in popularizing the Rococo style, particularly through his drawings of chinoiserie and ornamental motifs, which were widely reproduced in engravings and used in the decorative arts. He enjoyed particularly significant international success in the 18th century, as evidenced by the 1774 sale at Christie’s in London of 70 of his paintings, as well as by prestigious patrons such as Queen Marie Antoinette and the Prince of Asturias. Our drawings are perfectly in keeping with his style, particularly in the depiction of animals. The grid lines visible on our drawings suggest that they served as models for painted compositions.