The Three Graces (1800)

Continuing the Neoclassic theme, here is The Three Graces by Nicolas-Rene Jollain.

Jollain was very much an 18th century painter; he died in 1804 so this was among his last works.

The Three Graces were figures from Greek mythology who were the subject of paintings for centuries. I suppose they were just another excuse for artists to paint three naked ladies! 

Here are some other artistic depictions of the Graces.

 Here's one of the most famous, by Botticelli (detail of his painting La Primavera)

 This one's by Raphael

 One of several depictions of the Graces by Peter Paul Rubens

 One by English painter William Edward Frost

 And a cubist treatment by French artist Robert Delaunay