Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736–1793): Elegance and Color in Rococo Painting Louis-marin bonnet, born in paris on january 20, 1736, was a french artist who left an indelible mark on the rococo art movement. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of françois boucher, a celebrated sculptor and painter whose influence profoundly shaped bonnet’s style and vision. Winning the prix de rome in 1765 solidified his position as one of france's most promising talents, granting him access to the prestigious french academy in rome from 1766 to 1770—a formative period where he honed his skills and absorbe…