The Life and Career of Marc Nattier Paris, 1642. Marc Nattier enters a city defined by the rigid structures of the French monarchy. He develops his craft as a painter, focusing his attention on the art of portraiture. His professional ascent reaches a definitive peak on June 27, 1676, when he is received as a member of the Académie royale de peinture. This admission secures his status within the institutional hierarchy of the French art world. The work of Marc Nattier remains tied to the formal traditions of his era. He operates within the established circles of Parisian art, maintaining a…