The French Comedians
The Met
Artist: Antoine Watteau(French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne)
Date: ca. 1720
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 28 3/4 in. (57.2 x 73 cm)
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Five figures in ornate clothing under arches, with a central man and two women in various poses
Detailed Description
The image depicts five figures dressed in elaborate clothing, set within an architectural space featuring arches and columns. At the center, a man stands facing slightly left, wearing an ornate white and silver suit with red accents, a feathered black hat, and red shoes. His left hand is on his hip. To his left, a woman in a light blue gown with silver embroidery looks upwards and slightly left, her arms slightly raised. Further left, another woman in a brown dress with white sleeves covers her face with her hands. Behind the central man, another man in a brown coat and a large, light brown wig is partially visible, facing left. To the far right, a man in dark clothing, a white ruff, and a dark cap is seated on a low wall or step, holding a sword. He faces the central group. The figures are on a checkered floor of light and dark squares. Behind them, two large arches with decorative columns frame a light blue sky with faint clouds. To the far right, beyond the seated man, some green foliage and a light-colored, indistinct form are visible.
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