_Jean François de Troy_ (French: 1679-1752).
This painter (pupil of his father, François de Troy) was
employed by Louis XIV. to execute designs for tapestry in the
grand style, and he carved out much decorative work. Sets
of some of the tapestries from his designs are in the State
Apartments in Windsor Castle. Subsequently, he adopted the
style of Watteau, and painted "conversations galantes," such
as in the example before us. Other specimens of his work may
be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum, and in the Wallace
collection.