Pierre-Jacques Cazes le Fils: A Portraitist of French Aristocracy Born in Paris in 1676, Pierre-Jacques Cazes le Fils emerged as a significant figure within the vibrant artistic landscape of late 18th-century France. His life was inextricably linked to the patronage system that governed much of the art world at the time, and his career unfolded largely through commissions from wealthy families and influential figures. While not always commanding the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries – Boucher or Watteau, for example – Cazes le Fils carved a distinct niche for himself, prim…