Early Life and Training

Charles-Joseph Natoire, a prominent French painter, was born on March 3, 1700, in Nîmes, France. His father, Florent Natoire, a sculptor, provided his initial training in drawing. In 1717, Nataire was sent to Paris to complete his artistic education under the guidance of Louis Galloche and later, François Lemoyne, whose style significantly influenced Natoire's work.

Rise to Prominence

Natoire's talent was recognized early, as evident from his award of the Prix de Rome in 1721 for his piece "Le sacrifice de Manué". This led to his appointment as a pensionnaire at the French Academy in Rome from 1723 to 1729. During this period, he executed a notable copy of Pietro da Cortona's "Rape of the Sabine Women", now housed in the Musée du Louvre.

Notable Works and Legacy

Natoire is remembered for his series of paintings, "History of Psyche", created for the oval salon de la Princesse in the Hôtel de Soubise, Paris, and his tapestry cartoons for the Beauvais tapestry manufacture's "History of Don Quixote", most of which are now displayed at the Château de Compiègne.

• Key Works:
• "History of Psyche", Hôtel de Soubise, Paris
• "History of Don Quixote", Beauvais tapestry manufacture, Château de Compiègne
• Notable Awards:
• Prix de Rome (1721)
• First Prize from the Accademia di San Luca (1725)

Later Life and Directorship

Natoire's success led to his appointment as director of the French Academy in Rome from 1751 to 1775. He passed away on August 23, 1777, leaving behind a legacy as one of France's most celebrated Rococo painters. [https://WahooArt.com/@/Charles-Joseph-Natoire](https://WahooArt.com/@/Charles-Joseph-Natoire) - View more works by Charles-Joseph Natoire on WahooArt [Wikipedia: Charles-Joseph Natoire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles-Joseph_Natoire) - Learn more about Charles-Joseph Nataire's life and work on Wikipedia.