Jean Baptiste Siméon Chardin

Jean Baptiste Siméon Chardin was active during the early to mid-eighteenth century, with documented work spanning the years 1719 through 1743. His output, as represented in American collections, demonstrates proficiency across multiple media, including drawing, painting, and printmaking.

The artist’s work is held in major institutions, notably the Art Institute of Chicago, which maintains five documented works. These pieces include three drawings, one painting, and one print. The collection highlights Chardin’s focus on domestic and figurative studies, with titles such as the drawings Barefoot Woman Seated on Ground and Girl Playing with Drum, the genre painting The White Tablecloth, and the print The Monkey Painter. Other works represented in the database include Girl Eating Cherries.

The preservation of these holdings in museum collections allows scholars access to Chardin’s diverse practice. Many of the historical records of Jean Baptiste Siméon Chardin paintings and works on paper are today available within the public domain. This accessibility ensures that images of his output are frequently used to create high-quality prints for educational purposes and study.