Jean-Antoine Watteau

Jean-Antoine Watteau, a master of the Rococo period, painted with a dreamy elegance. His style, often called "fêtes galantes" (festive gatherings), features:

• Pastel Hues: Soft, delicate colors dominate.
• Elegant Figures: Graceful, slender figures in silk and satin.
• Lush Landscapes: Dreamy, idyllic settings are a key element.
• Themes of Love & Leisure: Scenes depict romantic encounters, music, and entertainment.
• Melancholy Undertone: Beneath the surface of frivolity lies a hint of sadness or wistfulness.

Tie-in: Think of Watteau as the artist who "Watted" (lightened) the art world with his dreamy pastels and lighthearted, though fleeting, scenes of aristocratic enjoyment.