The Cascade
The Met
Artist: Antoine Watteau(French, late 18th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Diameter 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Lillian S. Timken, 1959
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A couple stands in a wooded setting, with a seated musician and two other figures nearby
Detailed Description
An oval-shaped painting depicts five figures in a dark, wooded setting. In the center, a man and a woman stand facing each other. The man, positioned on the left, wears a dark brown suit with puffed sleeves and breeches, a red cap, and a red cape draped over his left shoulder. He holds a slender stick in his right hand and looks towards the woman. The woman, on the right, wears a flowing, light-colored gown, possibly white or pale blue, with full sleeves. Her hair is styled upwards, and she looks towards the man. To the left of the standing couple, a person sits on the ground, playing a stringed instrument resembling a lute or mandolin. This person wears a yellow-gold tunic and light blue breeches. Behind them, two other figures are partially visible amidst dark green foliage. One figure, seen from the back, appears to be looking towards the seated musician, while another figure is further back and less distinct. The background consists of dark green trees and bushes, with a lighter, hazy area visible between the standing couple. The overall palette is dominated by dark greens and browns, contrasted by the lighter attire of the woman and the red and yellow accents on the men.
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