The Three Graces (circa 1763) — Charles-André van Loo
The Three Graces (circa 1763) is an artwork by Charles-André van Loo. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Three Graces (circa 1763)
- Artist
- Charles-André van Loo (French, 1705 – 1765)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
The Graces, called Charites in Greek tradition, embody charm, beauty, and joyful social grace. Artists frequently represent them as a group of three figures.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Three Graces (circa 1763)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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