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| − | '''Jean-Antoine Watteau''' (b. Valenciennes, France, (Baptism) October 10 , 1684 - d. Nogent-sur-Marne, France, July 18, 1721), French [[Rococo]] painter. | + | '''Jean-Antoine Watteau''' (b. Valenciennes, [[France]], (Baptism) October 10 , 1684 - d. Nogent-sur-Marne, France, July 18, 1721), French [[Rococo]] painter. |
[[Image:Watteau The Pleasures of Love.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The Pleasures of Love]] | [[Image:Watteau The Pleasures of Love.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The Pleasures of Love]] | ||
| − | 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). | + | [[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.'' <ref> [http://arthistory.about.com/cs/namesww/p/watteau.htm Artist Profile] Art History </ref> | ''The happy feel of his paintings made for a poignant contrast to his personal life, which was miserably lonely and punctuated by frequent illness.'' <ref> [http://arthistory.about.com/cs/namesww/p/watteau.htm Artist Profile] Art History </ref> | ||
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*[http://www.artchive.com/artchive/W/watteau.html Watteau - Biography] Written by Lisa MacDonald especially for the Artchive. | *[http://www.artchive.com/artchive/W/watteau.html Watteau - Biography] Written by Lisa MacDonald especially for the Artchive. | ||
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Revision as of 23:19, July 5, 2007
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.
Gallery
"The Dance"
"Peaceful Love"
"The Toilet"
"The Love Lesson"
References
- ↑ Artist Profile Art History