Antoine Watteau date of birth:
October 10, 1684
How old was Antoine Watteau when died?
36
Where was Antoine Watteau born?
Valenciennes, France
When did Antoine Watteau die?
July 18, 1721
Where did Antoine Watteau die?
Nogent-sur-Marne, France
Why did Antoine Watteau die?
Tuberculous laryngitis
What is Antoine Watteau nationality?
French
What is Antoine Watteau's occupation?
Artist
Short Biography
Jean-Antoine Watteau (French pronunciation: October 10, 1684 – July 18, 1721) was a French painter whose brief career spurred the revival of interest in colour and movement (in the tradition of Correggio and Rubens), and revitalized the waning Baroque idiom, which eventually became known as Rococo. He is credited with inventing the genre of fêtes galantes: scenes of bucolic and idyllic charm, suffused with an air of theatricality. Some of his best known subjects were drawn from the world of Italian comedy and ballet.