Jean-Antoine Watteau

Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721) was a Kingdom of France painter, graphic artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jean Antoine Watteau; Jean-Antoine Wataux; Antuan Vatto; Jean-Antoine Vatteau; Jean Antoine Wateau; Jean-Antoine Vateau.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Rococo. Work is classified under Fête galante. Places of work recorded in the authority include Paris, London and Valenciennes. Works named in the authority record include Nymph and Satyr, The Embarkation for Cythera, The Shop Sign of Gersaint and Pierrot. Catalogue entries for prints and multiples state process, state, edition and watermark or paper. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

French painter (1684-1721)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Antoine Watteau”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q183221: Jean-Antoine Watteau

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