Jean-Antoine Watteau had a great affection for theater and ballet. Here we see Italian clowns and other performers who have just finished a skit and seeking the approval of the audience. Watteau inspired his contemporaries to infuse their paintings with more color and drama while helping to transition French visual art from the classical and sober Baroque to the more light-hearted Rococo.
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The Italian Comedians, c.1720, Oil on CanvasJean Antoine Watteau French (1684 - 1721) |
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Jean-Antoine Watteau had a great affection for theater and ballet. Here we see Italian clowns and other performers who have just finished a skit and seeking the approval of the audience. Watteau inspired his contemporaries to infuse their paintings with more color and drama while helping to transition French visual art from the classical and sober Baroque to the more light-hearted Rococo. |
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