Chardin was prominent French painter of domestic scenes and still-lifes remarkable for their intimate realism and tranquil atmosphere and the luminous quality of their paint. For his still lifes he chose modest objects (Le Buffet; 1728); and for his genre paintings unpretentious events (Lady Sealing a Letter; 1733). He also executed some fine portraits; especially the pastels of his last years. He was nominated to the Royal Academy of Painting in 1728. Despite the triumphs of his early and middle life; Chardins last years were clouded; both in his private life and in his career. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that he was rediscovered by a handful of French critics; including the brothers Edmond and Jules de Goncourt; and collectors. Nowadays Chardin is considered the greatest still-life painter of the 18th century; and his canvases are coveted by the worlds most distinguished museums and collections.
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