更新于 November 2026 · 基于我们的流行度评分排名（每件作品的搜索量、访问量及订单量） · 33 件 Le Prince 作品收录于我们的目录中
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在 Le Prince 留下的所有原作中，最著名的当属收藏于 巴黎 Musée Cognacq-Jay 的《The Sultana (1701)》。 紧随其后的是 The Balalaika Player (1764) 和 Portrait of a Man (1765)。 我们的目录收录了 Le Prince 的 33 件作品；画廊完整保留了 32 件享誉世界的杰作，并为每一件作品详细标注了创作日期、馆藏机构及其背后的故事。
The scene unfolds within an oval frame, a quiet window into an 18th-century fantasy. A woman reclines, her body a series of soft, curvilinear lines that catch the light from the upper left. She is draped in fabrics that suggest the weight of silk and the softness of fur. Beside her, a man leans in, his presence defined by the voluminous, patterned trousers and the structured shape of a turban.…
The scene unfolds in The Balalaika Player, an oil painting by the artist Le Prince. Created about 1764, the work captures a quiet moment of communal life. A group of peasants gathers in a rustic setting, their presence filling the space with a sense of everyday reality. The atmosphere feels lived-in and grounded, as if the viewer has just stumbled upon a private gathering in the countryside.
This three-quarter view portrait depicts a middle-aged man positioned slightly off-center, gazing toward the left of the frame. The subject is characterized by a thick, textured beard and a voluminous fur hat, which contribute to a sense of physical weight and warmth. He wears a wide collar in a striking mauve or dusty rose color, which contrasts against a palette dominated by deep browns, muted golds, and dark blacks. The…
In the Rococo-style oil painting "The Secret Lover" by Le Prince, the composition is organized around three central figures seated upon a stone bench. This arrangement is set within a lush, classical garden. A woman occupies the center of the bench, wearing an elegant white and gold gown. To her left, a young man leans toward her, his posture directed at her hand as he performs a kiss. On the…
In this formal portrait, titled Portrait of an Oriental by Le Prince, we encounter a single subject seated centrally, though slightly offset to the left. The man is depicted in a dignified pose, dressed in traditional attire that suggests a sense of quiet authority. He wears an elaborate turban and a long red kaftan lined with white fur, paired with voluminous light-colored trousers. The composition is vertical, focusing our attention…
The monochrome etching depicts a group of children engaged in play upon a seesaw. This central apparatus bisects the frame diagonally, creating a sense of movement across the composition. Figures are positioned in various clusters around the seesaw, some seated and others standing, which establishes a dynamic interaction within the park-like setting. In the background, the silhouette of a building or pavilion provides a sense of architectural depth. The entire…
We are looking at The Russian Dance, a work by the artist Le Prince. This piece dates to 1769, a period when the artist was deeply engaged with the cultural nuances of the Russian Empire. It is a monochrome drawing, stripped of color to focus entirely on the interplay of light and shadow through tonal variation.
In the dim, heavy air of a 1776 interior, A Guardroom, or: The Love of Glory unfolds. The artist, Le Prince, captures a specific, fleeting moment where the rigid discipline of military life gives way to the warmth of human connection. Within this cramped setting, the soldiers exist in various states of rest and revelry, their presence filling the space with a sense of lived experience. One can almost hear…
The composition centers on General François Marceau des Graviers, captured in a moment of decisive action amidst the chaos of a battlefield. He is positioned vertically, slightly off-center, his right hand gesturing toward an unseen movement that drives the energy of the scene. A red sash at his waist provides a sharp contrast to the muted, earthy palette of browns, greys, and deep greens that define the rugged terrain. The…
In the grand tapestry of eighteenth-century art, few works capture the intersection of spiritual transformation and political destiny as profoundly as Jean-Baptiste Le Prince’s The Russian Baptism. Completed in 1765, this monumental canvas serves as a window into a pivotal epoch of human history, immortalizing the moment when the pagan traditions of ancient Rus’ were formally embraced by Christian Orthodoxy through the baptism of Tsar Ivan IV. The scene is…
Fear (La Crainte)1769 · 托莱多艺术博物馆
12
Landscape with Cowherd1770 · 底特律艺术学院
13
The Cabak, a Tavern outside of Moscow1767 · 国家博物馆
14
Calmouk1771 · Musée Jenisch
15
Musician in a Russian Costume1775
16
The Fortune Teller1775
17
Visit to a Palmist1775 · 冬宫博物馆
18
Scene from Russian Everyday Life1764 · 冬宫博物馆
19
The Tartar Camp休斯顿美术馆
20
A young woman in russian costume, holding a large fur muff
21
Diane the sleep
22
The russian cradleJ·保罗·盖蒂博物馆
23
Head of a boy
24
The open-air dance
25
A Russian Fête Champêtre
26
The necromancer国家美术馆
27
Lady in Red Dress in an Interior
28
A rural dance (with bagpipers)
29
A gallant couple in front of Embarkation for Cythera
30
A lady, wearing a red dress, in an interior
31
The joys of motherhood
32
Two men and a lady making music in a bucolic setting
这些原作中反复出现的四个主题，各有一个最杰出的范例。
收藏了本页中大部分画作的 8 家博物馆。
| 博物馆 | 城市 | Le Prince 的作品 | 此列表中的画作 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Musée Cognacq-Jay |
巴黎 | 2 | The Sultana, The Balalaika Player |
 卡尔斯鲁厄州立美术馆 |
卡尔斯鲁厄 | 2 | Portrait of a Man, Portrait of an Oriental |
 冬宫博物馆 |
圣彼得堡 | 2 | Visit to a Palmist, Scene from Russian Everyday Life |
 巴伐利亚州绘画收藏馆 |
慕尼黑 | 1 | The Secret Lover |
 卡纳瓦勒博物馆 |
巴黎 | 1 | Portrait of General François Marceau des Graviers (1769-1796) |
 卢浮宫 |
巴黎 | 1 | The Russian Baptism |
 托莱多艺术博物馆 |
托莱多 | 1 | Fear (La Crainte) |
 底特律艺术学院 |
底特律 | 1 | Landscape with Cowherd |
精选涵盖了 Le Prince 逾 13 年的作品，从 1764 年至 1776 年，汇集了每年的传世佳作。
选择年份以查看原作。
The scene unfolds in The Balalaika Player, an oil painting by the artist Le Prince. Created about 1764, the work captures a quiet moment of communal life. A group of peasants gathers in a rustic setting, their presence filling the space with a sense of everyday reality. The atmosphere feels lived-in and grounded, as if the viewer has just stumbled upon a private gathering in the countryside.
更多来自 1764
This three-quarter view portrait depicts a middle-aged man positioned slightly off-center, gazing toward the left of the frame. The subject is characterized by a thick, textured beard and a voluminous fur hat, which contribute to a sense of physical weight and warmth. He wears a wide collar in a striking mauve or dusty rose color, which contrasts against a palette dominated by deep browns, muted golds, and dark blacks. The…
更多来自 1765
In this formal portrait, titled Portrait of an Oriental by Le Prince, we encounter a single subject seated centrally, though slightly offset to the left. The man is depicted in a dignified pose, dressed in traditional attire that suggests a sense of quiet authority. He wears an elaborate turban and a long red kaftan lined with white fur, paired with voluminous light-colored trousers. The composition is vertical, focusing our attention…
更多来自 1769
In the Rococo-style oil painting "The Secret Lover" by Le Prince, the composition is organized around three central figures seated upon a stone bench. This arrangement is set within a lush, classical garden. A woman occupies the center of the bench, wearing an elegant white and gold gown. To her left, a young man leans toward her, his posture directed at her hand as he performs a kiss. On the…
In the dim, heavy air of a 1776 interior, A Guardroom, or: The Love of Glory unfolds. The artist, Le Prince, captures a specific, fleeting moment where the rigid discipline of military life gives way to the warmth of human connection. Within this cramped setting, the soldiers exist in various states of rest and revelry, their presence filling the space with a sense of lived experience. One can almost hear…
The Sultana (1701)，Musée Cognacq-Jay, 巴黎。紧随其后的是 The Balalaika Player (1764) 和 Portrait of a Man (1765)。
The Sultana, The Balalaika Player, Portrait of a Man, The Secret Lover, Portrait of an Oriental, The Seesaw, The Russian Dance, A Guardroom, or: The Love of Glory, Portrait of General François Marceau des Graviers (1769-1796) 及 The Russian Baptism。上方排名显示了每件作品的创作年份及馆藏机构。
我们的目录收录了 33 件 Le Prince 的作品，创作年代从 1764 年至 1776 年。
多见于 Musée Cognacq-Jay (巴黎), 卡尔斯鲁厄州立美术馆 (卡尔斯鲁厄) 及 冬宫博物馆 (圣彼得堡)。上方的博物馆列表列出了所有相关机构。
在 1769 期间：本页 32 件作品中有 4 件创作于该时期，其中包含 Portrait of an Oriental 件作品。
在本页面中，最早的作品创作于 The Balalaika Player (1764)，最晚的创作于 A Guardroom, or: The Love of Glory (1776)。
Man (5), Music (4) 及 Clothing (4)，共计 32 件作品。
Oil，共计 5 件（本页共有 32 件作品）。
The Sultana 及 The Balalaika Player：Musée Cognacq-Jay, 巴黎收藏了本页中 2 件作品。
Born in the historic city of Metz on September 17, 1734, Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Le Prince emerged as a vital figure in the tapestry of eighteenth-century French art. His early years were marked by a profound connection to his native roots, yet his artistic destiny was destined for much broader horizons. After honing his fundamental painting techniques in Metz, the young artist’s talent caught the attention of influential patrons, leading him to Paris around 1750. Under the prestigious sponsorship of Charles Louis Auguste Fouquet de Belle-Isle, Le Prince entered the orbit of the great François Boucher. Studying under such a master of the Rococo style, Le Prince absorbed the delicate grace, fluid lines, and playful elegance that defined the era, an influence that would remain visible in the early lightness of his compositions.
However, Le Prince was far more than a mere disciple of the Rococo; he was an artist of immense curiosity and geographical breadth. In 1758, his career took a transformative turn when he journeyed to Russia to serve the court of Catherine the Great. Working within the splendor of the Imperial Palace in St. Petersburg under the direction of the renowned architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, Le Prince experienced a world of imperial grandeur. His travels during this period were nothing short of epic, as he ventured through Finland, Lithuania, and even into the vast, mysterious reaches of Siberia. These excursions provided him with a unique reservoir of visual experiences, allowing him to capture the essence of diverse cultures and landscapes, ranging from the intimate details of Russian everyday life to more exotic, far-reaching vistas.
As his career matured, Le Prince’s work began to reflect a sophisticated blend of his Rococo training and an emerging interest in more grounded, narrative subjects. He became a highly skilled etcher and painter, capable of navigating between the whimsical and the poignant. His oeuvre is characterized by a remarkable versatility that allows him to move seamlessly from the lightheartedness of pastoral scenes to the profound gravity of historical or ethnographic studies. In works such as Two Men & a Lady, one can witness his ability to evoke an atmosphere of idyllic beauty and musical harmony, utilizing soft lighting and delicate textures to enchant the viewer.
His technical prowess is perhaps most evident in his ability to utilize light and shadow to create depth and emotion. Whether he was depicting a Scene from Russian Everyday Life or the rustic charm of The Russian Cradle, Le Prince employed meticulous detail and emotive lighting to breathe life into his subjects. His later works often leaned toward a more structured approach, foreshadowing the shift toward Neoclassicism that would soon dominate the European art scene. This transition is beautifully captured in pieces like Visit to a Palmist, where the artist demonstrates a masterful command of social composition and portraiture, showcasing a meticulous attention to the textures of fabric and the subtle expressions of his figures.
The historical significance of Jean-Baptiste Le Prince lies in his role as a cultural bridge. He was an artist who connected the refined salons of Paris with the burgeoning imperial splendor of Russia, and the delicate aesthetics of Boucher with the more robust, observational styles that would follow. His ability to document both the aristocratic elegance of the Enlightenment and the rugged realities of distant territories makes his body of work an invaluable historical record.
Though often overshadowed by the monumental figures of the Neoclassical movement who followed him, Le Prince’s contributions remain indispensable. His legacy is found in:
Today, the works of Jean-Baptiste Le Prince continue to captivate collectors and historians alike, serving as a window into a transformative era of European history where art, travel, and empire were inextricably linked.
