It was when Antoine Watteau's Embarkation for Cythera was accepted into the Academy in 1717 that the institution created the "Fête galante" category. The foundation of this new genre corresponded to the relaxation of morals at the start of the regency of the Duke of Orléans, depicting charming scenes...
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It was when Antoine Watteau's Embarkation for Cythera was accepted into the Academy in 1717 that the institution created the "Fête galante" category. The foundation of this new genre corresponded to the relaxation of morals at the start of the regency of the Duke of Orléans, depicting charming scenes set in gardens where young aristocrats gather for amorous encounters.
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