Jean-Antoine Watteau
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Jean-Antoine Watteau
Summary
Jean-Antoine Watteau is a human[1]. His place of birth was Valenciennes[2]. He was born on October 10, 1684[3]. He passed away in Nogent-sur-Marne[4]. He died on July 18, 1721[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], artist[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,064 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jean-Antoine Watteau's place of birth was Valenciennes[2].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau died in Nogent-sur-Marne[4].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau was born on October 10, 1684[3].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau was born on 1684[12].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau died on July 18, 1721[5].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau died on 1721[13].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau is buried at Église Saint-Saturnin de Nogent-sur-Marne[14].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau's father was Jean-Philippe Watteau[15].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau held citizenship in Kingdom of France[16].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau's professions included painter[6].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau's professions included graphic artist[7].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau worked as a draftsperson[8].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau worked as an artist[9].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau's professions included printmaker[10].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau worked as an architectural drafter[17].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau's field of work was painting[18].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Watteau is Nymph and Satyr[19].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Watteau is The Embarkation for Cythera[20].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Watteau is The Shop Sign of Gersaint[21].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Watteau is Pierrot[22].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau received the Prix de Rome[23].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau was a member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[24].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau was influenced by Peter Paul Rubens[25].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau was influenced by Claude Gillot[26].
- Jean-Antoine Watteau is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean-Antoine Watteau's place of birth was Valenciennes[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1684[3] and 1684[12]. His father was Jean-Philippe Watteau[15].
Education
Studied under Claude Gillot[28], a painter[29], 1673–1722[30], of France[31] and Claude Audran III[32], a painter[33], 1658–1734[34], of France[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], artist[9], printmaker[10], and architectural drafter[17]. Jean-Antoine Watteau's field of work was painting[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Nymph and Satyr[19], a painting[36], founded in 1716[37]; The Embarkation for Cythera[20], a painting[38], founded in 1717[39]; The Shop Sign of Gersaint[21], a painting[40], founded in 1720[41]; and Pierrot[22], a painting[42], founded in 1718[43]. Things named for Jean-Antoine Watteau include Watteau[44].
Recognition
Jean-Antoine Watteau received the Prix de Rome[23].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 18, 1721[5] and 1721[13]. Jean-Antoine Watteau died in Nogent-sur-Marne[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[45]. Burial took place at Église Saint-Saturnin de Nogent-sur-Marne[14].
Why It Matters
Jean-Antoine Watteau ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,064 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 135 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Maurice Sendak[48], a graphic designer[49], 1928–2012[50], of United States[51], awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[52], specialised in young adult literature[53]; William Hogarth[54], a painter[55], 1697–1764[56], of Kingdom of Great Britain[57], specialised in painting[58]; Nicolas Lancret[59], a painter[60], 1689–1743[61], of Kingdom of France[62], specialised in painting[63]; Louis Justin Laurent Icart[64], a painter[65], 1888–1950[66], of France[67], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[68], specialised in erotic art[69]; Claude Audran III[70], a painter[71], 1658–1734[72], of France[73]; and Alexander Bazhbeuk-Melikyan[74], a painter[75], 1891–1966[76], of Russian Empire[77], specialised in fine art[78].
Entities named for him include Watteau[44].
FAQs
Where was Jean-Antoine Watteau born?
Jean-Antoine Watteau's place of birth was Valenciennes[2].
Where did Jean-Antoine Watteau die?
Jean-Antoine Watteau died in Nogent-sur-Marne[4].
Who were Jean-Antoine Watteau's parents?
Jean-Antoine Watteau's father was Jean-Philippe Watteau[15].
What did Jean-Antoine Watteau do for work?
Jean-Antoine Watteau worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], artist[9], and printmaker[10].
What awards did Jean-Antoine Watteau receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[23].
Who did Jean-Antoine Watteau influence?
Jean-Antoine Watteau has been cited as an influence by Maurice Sendak[48], William Hogarth[54], Nicolas Lancret[59], and Louis Justin Laurent Icart[64].