Jean-Antoine Watteau
1684
- 1721
French Rococo Painter
Jean-Antoine Watteau, born in 1684 in Valenciennes and died in 1721 in Nogent-sur-Marne, was a French painter known for his fêtes galantes and genre scenes. His works, such as 'The Embarkation for Cythera' and 'Gilles,' are admired for their playful and elegant compositions, capturing the essence of Rococo charm and leisure. Influenced by the Venetian Renaissance and his contemporary Peter Paul Rubens, Watteau's technique involved a delicate and atmospheric approach to composition and color, conveying the grace and whimsy of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and fantasy of the French aristocracy, making him a significant figure in early 18th-century painting.
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