Painting Depicting Leda And The Swan

This refined oil painting on canvas depicts Leda and the Swan, a mythological iconography inspired by the Greek myth of Zeus, who, transformed into a swan, seduces the beautiful Leda. This work, from the French school and dating to the late 18th century, is distinguished by its elegant composition and delicate pictorial treatment. The female figure, partially undressed, is rendered with great softness in flesh tones and draped in blue drapery that accentuates the chromatic contrast with the whiteness of the swan, a symbol of purity and sensuality.

Particular attention is paid to the floral details adorning the swan's neck and the gentleness of the protagonist's expression, elements that suggest a gallant interpretation typical of French Rococo painting. The scene is enclosed in a splendid period gilded frame, richly carved, which enhances the work as a whole.

Painting currently under study, most likely attributed to an important French painter.

Period: Late 18th century;
Origin: France;
Measurements: With frame: Height 130 cm; Width 110 cm; Without frame: Height 96 cm; Width 77 cm;
Condition: Excellent;
Document: Certificate of authenticity;
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