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Who was Jean-Étienne Liotard?

Jean-Étienne Liotard, self-portrait 1746, in his favourite medium of pastel. The full beard he wore after returning from Turkey was a considerable eccentricity in Rococo Europe. Jean-Étienne Liotard ( French pronunciation: [???n?etj?n lj?ta?]; 22 December 1702 – 12 June 1789) was a Swiss painter, art connoisseur and dealer.

Why did Jean-Étienne Liotard wear a full beard?

The full beard he wore after returning from Turkey was a considerable eccentricity in Rococo Europe. Jean-Étienne Liotard ( French pronunciation: [???n?etj?n lj?ta?]; 22 December 1702 – 12 June 1789) was a Swiss painter, art connoisseur and dealer. He is best known for his portraits in pastel, and for the works from his stay in Turkey.

Where did Charles Liotard live?

A Huguenot of French origin and citizen of the Republic of Geneva, he was born and died in Geneva, but spent most of his career in stays in the capitals of Europe, where his portraits were much in demand. He worked in Rome, Istanbul, Paris, Vienna, London and other cities. Liotard was born in Geneva.

Why did Liotard go to Rome?

After studying in Paris, Liotard was taken to Naples by a patron and went to Rome in 1735 to paint the portraits of Pope Clement XII and several cardinals. In 1738 he accompanied another patron, Lord Duncannon, to Constantinople.