Shepherd Dancing to the Sound of a Flute

Louis Crépy after Antoine Watteau

Associated Names
Louis Crépy

Artist, French, born c. 1680

Antoine Watteau

Artist After, French, 1684 - 1721

The image features multiple figures, both human and decorative elements. In the center, a full-length view of a person is standing with one leg forward and their arm resting behind their back. This person is dressed in period clothing, including puffy sleeves, breeches, and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a feather. Their facial features are delicate, and their hair appears to be styled in an embellished manner typical of the era. To the right, another figure, seated, is wearing a simple outfit and is playing a wind instrument. Behind them stands a third figure with simplified features. This figure's hair is styled upwards, and they are partially obscured by the foliage. Surrounding these characters is a landscape with trees and grass. Above them are two cherubic faces on either side, seemingly floating amidst decorative swirls and floral garlands. Below the standing figure is a pastoral scene with a fourth character reclining, dressed in flowing robes. Additional decorative elements include a musical instrument resembling a bagpipe, vines, and geometric borders framing the scene. The background is mainly unembellished.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. W. Murray Crane

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 47.6 × 26 cm (18 3/4 × 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1955.4.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dacier/Vuaflart 1921, no. 159, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1921

  • Dacier, Emile and Albert Vuaflart. Jean de Jullienne et les graveurs de Watteau au XVIIIe siecle. 4 vols. Paris: Societe pour l'Etude de la Gravure Francaise, 1921-1929.

Wikidata ID

Q65361328

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