While much of the artwork from the Rococo (especially in France) dealt with earthly pleasures, Chardin made vanitas works- pieces designed to remind the viewer of their own morality. I was preparing an art history lecture for my students & kept thinking about @That Sad Beige Lady #sadbeigeart #arthistory #arthistorytiktok #arthistoryfacts #chardin #rococo #painting #sadbeigechildren #sadbeigetoys #sadbeige #vanitas #existentialcrisis #existentialism #momentomori #existentialdread #painting #arthiatorymemes #frenchrevolution #funny #arttok #historytok #art #oilpainting #wernerherzog