Engraving The assembly in a park - Jean-Antoine Watteau
Log in to see pricesIt was during the admission of the pilgrimage to the island of Kythera, Antoine Watteau in 1717 at the Academy, that the institution created the category "Fête Galante". The creation of this new genre corresponded to the easing of manners at the beginning of the regency of the Duke of Orleans; the term covers charming scenes taking place in gardens where young aristocrats meet in love.
Characteristics
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- Engraving date :
- 1896
- Size of the sheet :
- 50 x 65 cm
- Original work kept at :
- Paris - Chalcographie du musée du Louvre
- Art movements :
- 19th century, 17th century
- Maintenance :
- Eviter toute source d'humidité et de lumière directe. Ne pas plier la feuille
- Printing Technique :
- Eau-forte, Burin
- Copper plate size :
- 42 x 52.2 cm
- Theme :
- Country and outdoor scenes
- EAN :
- 3336727374085
- Material :
- Papier hahnemühle
- Reference :
- KM006164
- Editor :
- Ateliers d'art de la Rmn-GP
- Author :
- E. Boilvin