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Dance before a Fountain, c. 1724 (oil on canvas)
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Dance before a Fountain, c. 1724 (oil on canvas)
3077177 Dance before a Fountain, c.1724 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 97.8x130.8 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright
Media ID 18257643
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Amorous Fete Champetre Fete Galante Fetes Galantes Flirtatious Flirting Idyll Masquerade Mixed Open Air Outdoor Entertainment Parkland Pendants Pleasure Plein Air Rococo Aristocrats Conversation
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This print captures the essence of a lively and flirtatious scene set in the French countryside during the Baroque era. Painted by Nicolas Lancret in 1724, "Dance before a Fountain" depicts an open-air gathering of aristocrats engaging in merriment and amorous pursuits. The image showcases a group of elegantly dressed women and men, their faces hidden behind masks, dancing with grace and charm. The idyllic parkland setting is adorned with a magnificent fountain as its centerpiece, adding to the enchanting ambiance. As music fills the air, these pleasure-seeking individuals indulge in outdoor entertainment known as fetes galantes or fete champetre. This popular social event allowed for mingling between different classes while celebrating love and romance. Lancret's masterful use of oil on canvas brings this vibrant scene to life, capturing every detail from the intricate costumes to the joyous expressions on each dancer's face. The Rococo style shines through with its delicate brushstrokes and pastel color palette, creating an atmosphere that exudes elegance and sophistication. This print offers viewers a glimpse into a bygone era when society reveled in extravagant gatherings amidst nature's beauty. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation of French culture at its most refined.
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