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Les champs elisees

c. 1727

Nicolas Henri Tardieu after Antoine Watteau

Associated Names

Nicolas Henri Tardieu

Artist, French, 1674 - 1749

Antoine Watteau

Artist After, French, 1684 - 1721

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Widener Collection
Accession Number

1942.9.1477

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La mariee de vilage

Charles-Nicolas Cochin I

1688

Eaux-fortes

Various Artists

1700

The image shows a group of figures gathered in an outdoor setting. A woman in a gown stands at the center, surrounded by other seated or reclining figures. The clothing and hairstyles suggest a historical period. Some figures are reclining on the ground, while others are seated or standing. The scene includes an ornate urn, a reclining statue, and lush trees and foliage. The sky above is partially cloudy. — Fetes venitiennes

Laurent Cars

1732

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1921

D/V, 133 i/iii

Wikidata ID

Q64960792

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