Antoine Watteau

art by Antoine Watteau

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1684 - 1721
French

-Rococo
-Antoine Watteau was a French painter credited with pioneering the Rococo style. He is best known for his fetes galantes, which were elegant outdoor gatherings of the French upper class depicted in a theatrical manner. Watteau's works often feature delicate brushwork, pastel colors, and themes of love, romance, and theatricality. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, shaping the development of Rococo art throughout Europe.
-Painting