Jean-Antoine Watteau
Jean-Antoine Watteau (b. Valenciennes, France, (Baptism) October 10, 1684 - d. Nogent-sur-Marne, France, July 18, 1721), French Rococo painter.
Peter Paul Rubens was the main influence on Watteau's formative years. In 1717, Watteau joined the Academy of Painting. Some of his masterpieces are: Gilles and his Family (1716), Embarkation for Cythera (1717–19), The Mezzetin (1717–19) and L'Enseigne de Gersaint (1720).
The happy feel of his paintings made for a poignant contrast to his personal life, which was miserably lonely and punctuated by frequent illness. [1]
Le Mezzetin
Watteau is now regarded as a forerunner of the Impressionists in his handling of color and study of nature.
See also
External links
- Biography Olga's Gallery.
- Watteau - Biography Written by Lisa MacDonald especially for the Artchive.
- Jean-Antoine Watteau
Petite Gallery
"Pierrot"
"The Dance"
"Peaceful Love"
"The Toilet"
"The Love Lesson"
References
- ↑ Artist Profile Art History
