Jean Antoine Watteau

Origins

Jean Antoine Watteau was a French painter of the Rococo style in the early 18th century. His art is characterized by delicate brushwork, pastel colors, and dreamlike scenes of aristocratic leisure, particularly fêtes galantes. Watteau is famous for his contribution to reviving the genre of the pastoral scene, infusing it with elegance and a sense of melancholy. His works captivated the imagination of the French court and helped define the Rococo era.