Nicolas’s work is defined by its 18th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Beautiful Greek Woman
Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690–1743)

Study of Two Small Girls
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Two Studies of a Guitar Player in Turkish Costume
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Study for Old Age
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Head of a Man
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Study of a Young Woman with a Watering Jug
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Three Studies of the Head of a Turbaned Black Man
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Study of a Woman
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Study: Young Woman Standing Hand on Hip
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Standing Gentleman
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Young Man Standing
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Study for The Dance Between the Pavilion and the Fountain
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Sketch of Clothed Torso
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

Two Standing Women
Nicolas Lancret French, 1690-1743

The Garden Party
Samuel Arlent Edwards (American, born England, 1862–1938) after Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690–1743)

The Music Lesson
Samuel Arlent Edwards (American, born England, 1862–1938) after Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690–1743)

Ornamental Design with Flowers
Circle of Jean Baptiste Pillement (French, 1719/28-1808) or Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1743)

Landscape with Saint John on Patmos
Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594–1665)

Christ Washing the Feet of His Disciples
Nicolas Bertin (French, 1668–1736)

Portrait of Jacques Nicolas Colbert, Archbishop of Rouen
Pierre Drevet (French, 1663-1738) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)