Antoine Watteau

Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) was a celebrated French painter and engraver, born at Valenciennes. His pictures were numerous and the subjects almost limited to pseudo-pastoral rural groups. The tone of the colouring is pleasing, and the design graceful.

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