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The Dreamer

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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 849065
Jean-Antoine Watteau

The Dreamer

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerJean-Antoine Watteau
Date1713
Mediumpanel, oil paint
Genreturquerie, figure painting
TypePainting
CollectionArt Institute of Chicago
LocationArt Institute of Chicago
About the Artist

BiographyJean-Antoine Watteau (1684–1721) — French painter (1684-1721).Jean-Antoine Watteau worked as painter, graphic artist, draftsperson, artist and printmaker and is associated with Kingdom of France. Their documented life spans the years 1684 to 1721, born in Valenciennes, died in Nogent-sur-Marne. Their work is linked to Rococo.Disciplinespainter, graphic artist, draftsperson, artist, printmakerBorn1684, ValenciennesDied1721, Nogent-sur-MarneNationalityKingdom of FranceMovementRococoSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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