Artwork
L'Accord parfait
L'Accord parfait is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Antoine Watteau. It dates from 1719 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
L'Accord parfait is an oil-on-panel painting created by Antoine Watteau around 1719. It is now held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts six figures in 18th-century clothing in a lively outdoor setting with trees and a statue. The figures are engaged in various activities, including playing a flute and reading.
Technique & Style
Watteau's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The intricate details of the clothing and facial expressions are notable, contributing to the overall effect of the scene.
History & Provenance
Initially owned by Nicolas Hénin, a friend of the artist, L'Accord parfait was later sold by Hénin's heir around 1756, separately from its pendant, The Surprise.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Antoine Watteau was a French painter and draughtsman whose brief career spurred the revival of interest in colour and movement, as seen in the tradition of Correggio and Rubens.
Pleasures of Love
Party in the Open Air
Picnic Scene
Herroja ja naisia terassilla, kopio Antoine Watteaun mukaan, osa
Fête champêtre (Pastoral Gathering)
View through the Trees in the Park of Pierre Crozat
Return from the Hunt
The Surprise
Lute Player with Company in a Park
Scene in a Park
Par une tendre chansonette...