Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin (1699-1779) - Saying Grace. (1740).
Russia Stamp Issued 1974
Louvre, Paris, France.
Chardin was considered to be a master of still life. He depicted subjects in everyday life and modest means, while also bringing out amazingly light coloured details against dark backgrounds. His figures were powerful, yet quite anonymous - it was rare for everyday characters of French life to be depicted in paintings at this time.
Chardin was popular during his time, eventually earning a state pension - however his personal life was marred by sadness with the death of his first wife and daughter in the 1740s, shortly after this painting was completed.
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