Jean Michel Liotard

Jean Michel Liotard was active in the early 18th century, with documented work spanning the period 1710-1739. Though biographical details are scarce, his extant works suggest a proficiency in portraiture and classical allegory.

Liotard is primarily represented today through his prints, with six works held in museum collections. These museum-quality prints demonstrate his focus on both mythological scenes and formal portraiture. Examples of his allegorical subjects include Apollo and Daphne, Battle of Love and Pan, and the emblematic Triumphant Cupid and Cupid Astride an Eagle. His capabilities in formal portraiture are evidenced by the inclusion of the Portrait of Jean Alphonse Turrettini in the surviving record of his work.

The legacy of Jean Michel Liotard is preserved within major institutions. Currently, his work is represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These high-quality prints, which often enter the public domain due to their age, allow contemporary audiences access to his relatively scarce output.