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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. | + | [[Image:Antoine Watteau.jpg|thumb|Antoine Watteau]] |
| − | + | '''Jean-Antoine Watteau''' (b. Valenciennes, [[France]], (Baptism) October 10, 1684 - d. Nogent-sur-Marne, France, July 18, 1721), French [[Rococo]] painter. | |
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| + | [[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> | ||
| + | [[Image:Watteau The Pleasures of Love.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The Pleasures of Love]] | ||
[[Image:Watteau Le Mezzetin.jpg]] | [[Image:Watteau Le Mezzetin.jpg]] | ||
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[[Image:Watteau Les Champs-Elysées.jpg|thumb|right|Les Champs-Elysées|150px]] | [[Image:Watteau Les Champs-Elysées.jpg|thumb|right|Les Champs-Elysées|150px]] | ||
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Watteau is now regarded as a forerunner of the [[Impressionism|Impressionists]] in his handling of color and study of nature. | Watteau is now regarded as a forerunner of the [[Impressionism|Impressionists]] in his handling of color and study of nature. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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*[[Painting Masterpieces]] | *[[Painting Masterpieces]] | ||
*[[Painting Schools]] | *[[Painting Schools]] | ||
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*[http://www.abcgallery.com/W/watteau/watteaubio.html Biography] Olga's Gallery. | *[http://www.abcgallery.com/W/watteau/watteaubio.html Biography] Olga's Gallery. | ||
*[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. | ||
| + | *[http://www.nndb.com/people/884/000084632/ Jean-Antoine Watteau] | ||
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| − | + | Image:Watteau, Jean-Antoine - Pierrot.jpg|"Pierrot" | |
Image:Watteau The Dance.jpg|"The Dance" | Image:Watteau The Dance.jpg|"The Dance" | ||
Image:Watteau Peaceful Love.jpg|"Peaceful Love" | Image:Watteau Peaceful Love.jpg|"Peaceful Love" | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:46, May 12, 2017
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
