1684 1721 Collection

Seated woman turning to the right. Drawing in black and red chalk. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French painter

Woman Holding a Fan. Creator: Benoit II Audran (French, 1700-1772), possibly by
Woman Holding a Fan

The Clothes are Italian, 1715-16. Creator: Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721)
The Clothes are Italian, 1715-16. Dressed as stock characters of the Italian commedia dell arte, an improvisational form of comic theatre

The Clothes are Italian, 1715-1716. Creator: Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721)
The Clothes are Italian, 1715-1716. The Comedie Italienne, the Italian commedia dell arte, took up residence in Paris in the mid-17th century

Study for The Romancer (Le Conteur), c. 1716. Creator: Jean Antoine Watteau (French
Study for " The Romancer" (Le Conteur), c. 1716. Music and the theater were prime sources of inspiration for Watteau; his red chalk studies of musicians pulsate with life

Antoine Watteau Jean Antoine Watteau 1684-1721
Antoine Watteau, Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), French artist, painting, watercolor and gouache on parchment, Height, 6 cm (2.3 inches), Width, 4.5 cm (1.7 inches)

Romancer 1727 Charles-Nicolas Cochin French 1715-1790
The Romancer, 1727. Charles-Nicolas Cochin (French, 1715-1790), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving

Pierrot Arabesque Louis Crepy French Jean Antoine Watteau
Pierrot, Arabesque. Louis Crepy (French), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving

Woman Holding Fan Benoit II Audran French 1700-1772
Woman Holding a Fan. Possibly by Benoit II Audran (French, 1700-1772), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching

Pastoral Arabesque Louis Crepy French Jean Antoine Watteau
Pastoral, Arabesque. Louis Crepy (French), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving

Le Frileux Arabesque Jean Moyreau French 1690-1762
Le Frileux, Arabesque. Jean Moyreau (French, 1690-1762), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving

Harlequin Arabesque Louis Crepy French Jean Antoine Watteau
Harlequin, Arabesque. Louis Crepy (French), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving

Proposal Francois Boucher French 1703-1770
The Proposal. Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching

Gallant Benoit II Audran French 1700-1772 Jean Antoine Watteau
The Gallant. Benoit II Audran (French, 1700-1772), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving; platemark: 39.1 x 28.4 cm (15 3/8 x 11 3/16 in.)

Columbine Harlequin Jean Moyreau French 1690-1762
Columbine and Harlequin. Jean Moyreau (French, 1690-1762), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching; platemark: 51.6 x 32 cm (20 5/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

Coaxer Arabesque Pierre Alexandre Aveline French
The Coaxer, Arabesque. Pierre Alexandre Aveline (French, 1710-1760), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Engraving

Swing Francois Boucher French 1703-1770
The Swing. Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching; sheet: 28.6 x 21 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.); platemark

Woman Standing Francois Boucher French 1703-1770
Woman Standing. Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching; platemark: 32.3 x 21.6 cm (12 11/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

Woman Seated 1700s Copy Jean Antoine Watteau
Woman Seated, 1700s. Copy after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching

Antoine Watteau 1727 Francois Boucher French
Antoine Watteau, c. 1727. Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770), after Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Etching and engraving; sheet: 37.3 x 26.4 cm (14 11/16 x 10 3/8 in.); platemark

Clothes Italian 1715-1716 Jean Antoine Watteau
The Clothes are Italian, 1715-1716. Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721), and Charles Simonneau (French, 1645-1728). Etching and engraving; sheet: 37.2 x 26.9 cm (14 5/8 x 10 9/16 in.); platemark

Gilles as Pierrot by Jean-Antoine WATTEAU (1684-1721) French artist. Oil on canvas. Louvre, Paris. Pierrot (Pedrolino in original Italian commedia dell arte), naive, unsuccessful lover

Woman walking holding skirt right hand shown
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Bust Portrait Woman wearing Hooded Mantle 18th century
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Painting La Peinture monkey seated easel dressed
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Man tricorn hat overcoat shown frontal view holding
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Seated man box lap rests right elbow taller box
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Man walking carrying cane right hand shown three-quarters view
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Standing man right hand resting basin shown three-quarters view
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Black African Removing Bottles Cooler 18th century
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Standing man right hand tucked waistcoat shown
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Actress Charlotte Desmares playing role pilgrim
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Study Woman Head Hands ca 1717 Red white chalk
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Jean-Etienne Liotard (Swiss, 1702-1789) after Jean-Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). The Sick Cat (Le Chat Malade}, 1731. Etching and drypoint with engraved inscriptions on laid paper)

Jean-Antoine Watteau (French, 1684 - 1721). Lady Walking Seen from Behind (La Femme marchand au fond), ca. 1710. From Figures de Mode. Etching and engraving on laid paper

Study for The Pleasures of Love. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French Rococo painter

The Musician c1718. Oil on canvas. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French painter. Man sitting on stone bench in wooded garden, singing and playing a lute

L Indifferent (The Gallant: The Flirt) Oil on Canvas. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French painter. Fashion Male Stocking Breeches Shoe Cloak Ruff Fabric Satin Velvet

Seated woman viewed from the back. Drawing in black and red chalk. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French Rococo painter

A Flautist and Two Women Study in red chalk. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French Rococo painter

The Adventuress 1717. Oil on canvas. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French painter. Garden landscape with fashionably dressed woman in centre

The Savoyard. Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French artist. Red crayon and pencil

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"Exploring the Artistry of Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)" Step into the world of 17th and 18th-century French art with these captivating works by renowned artist Jean-Antoine Watteau. In "Seated woman turning to the right, " we witness Watteau's mastery of black and red chalk, as he delicately captures a moment frozen in time. The woman's gaze hints at a hidden story waiting to be unveiled. Another intriguing piece is "Woman Holding a Fan, " possibly created by Benoit II Audran. This elegant portrayal showcases Audran's skillful rendering of feminine grace, leaving us mesmerized by the subject's allure. Watteau's fascination with Italian fashion is evident in his work titled "The Clothes are Italian. " Created between 1715-16, this masterpiece transports us to an era where opulence and style reigned supreme. "The Romancer" offers a glimpse into Watteau's creative process. This study reveals his meticulous attention to detail as he explores various elements before finalizing his vision for this enchanting artwork. One cannot discuss Watteau without mentioning "The Singing Lesson. " Painted in 1717, this piece epitomizes his ability to capture emotion through color and composition, inviting viewers into an intimate musical scene. From Cochin's interpretation of "Romancer" to Crepy's whimsical take on Pierrot Arabesque, other artists have been inspired by Watteau’s legacy. Their works pay homage to his unique style while adding their own artistic flair. Through these diverse pieces like "Pastoral Arabesque" or Moyreau’s “Le Frileux Arabesque, ” we can appreciate how different artists interpret themes that fascinated Watteau during his lifetime. Jean-Antoine Watteau left an indelible mark on art history with his innovative techniques and captivating subjects.