Scene Galante Collection

Secret Kiss, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC227534 Secret Kiss, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) published 1920s (pochoir print)
STC226918 Illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) published 1920s (pochoir print) by Barbier

Lovers in a Park, 1758 (oil on canvas)
TMK283892 Lovers in a Park, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 232.4x194.9 cm; The Putnam Foundation, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, USA; eTimken Museum of Art, San Diego; French

A Music Party (oil on canvas)
AGN282328 A Music Party (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); 162.5x126 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

La Vie Seigneuriale: Young women and a fox, c. 1500 (tapestry)
XIR232667 La Vie Seigneuriale: Young women and a fox, c.1500 (tapestry) by French School, (16th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; French, out of copyright

Le Concert Champetre, after Titian (oil on canvas laid down on board) (see also 288056)
Ma283748 Le Concert Champetre, after Titian (oil on canvas laid down on board) (see also 288056) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 30.5x21.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery

A Concert, Loire Workshop (tapestry)
XIR212584 A Concert, Loire Workshop (tapestry) by French School, (16th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; French, out of copyright

The Faux Pas, c. 1717 (oil on canvas)
XIR902569 The Faux Pas, c.1717 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 40x31.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A Conversation in a Park (oil on canvas)
XAV896180 A Conversation in a Park (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (attr. to); 43x58 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

A fete in Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR418485 A fete in Venice (oil on canvas) by Fiammingo, Paolo (Franck, Pauwels) (1540-96); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: une fete a Venise; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Perfect Harmony (oil on canvas)
XCF285190 Perfect Harmony (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); 27.3x22.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Rural Entertainment (oil on canvas)
XIR243462 Rural Entertainment (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

The Ham Lunch (oil on canvas)
XIR243449 The Ham Lunch (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

The Month of July, detail of a couple, c. 1400 (fresco)
XIR239966 The Month of July, detail of a couple, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

The Swing, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XIR238644 The Swing, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Promenade at Longchamp, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
XIR247221 Promenade at Longchamp, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); 80x63 cm; Musee Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, France; French, out of copyright

A Picnic in a Park (oil on panel)
XIR215192 A Picnic in a Park (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; Flemish, out of copyright

The Birdnester (oil on canvas)
XIR210327 The Birdnester (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A Walk in the Park (oil on canvas)
XIR210326 A Walk in the Park (oil on canvas) by Hilair, Jean-Baptiste (1751- after 1822) (attr. to); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Guitar Player (w / c on paper)
XIR206940 The Guitar Player (w/c on paper) by Caresme, Jacques Philippe (1734-96); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Enchanter, c. 1712 (oil on copper)
XIR206930 The Enchanter, c.1712 (oil on copper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 185x255 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Troyes, France; (add.info.: The Lesson in Love; ); French

The Proud Man, 1715 (oil on canvas)
XIR204961 The Proud Man, 1715 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Minuet under the Oak Tree, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XIR203286 The Minuet under the Oak Tree, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

The Game of Draughts (oil on canvas)
XIR194768 The Game of Draughts (oil on canvas) by Ollivier or Olivier, Michel Barthelemy (1712-84); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Picnic in a Park (oil on canvas)
XIR182919 Picnic in a Park (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; French, out of copyright

The Storyteller (oil on canvas)
XIR182573 The Storyteller (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (attr. to); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Agen, France; French, out of copyright

Planting the Maypole (oil on canvas)
XIR13014 Planting the Maypole (oil on canvas) by Quillard, Pierre Antoine (1701-33) (attr. to); 37.5x45 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Garden of Love (oil on canvas)
XIR189541 The Garden of Love (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); 105x75 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Beziers, France; Flemish, out of copyright

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"Scene Galante: A Glimpse into the Elegant Court of Catherine de Medici" Step back in time to the 16th century, where life at the court of Catherine de Medici was filled with intrigue and opulence. This captivating engraving transports us to a world of grandeur and sophistication. In "Secret Kiss, " an enchanting illustration from Paul Verlaine's Fetes Galantes, we witness a clandestine moment between two lovers. The pochoir print delicately captures their stolen affection, evoking a sense of longing and desire. From Les Liaisons Dangereuses comes an intriguing illustration published in the 1920s. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this pochoir print offers a glimpse into the scandalous affairs that unfolded within aristocratic circles during that era. "Lovers in a Park, " depicted on canvas with oil paints in 1758, portrays romance blossoming amidst nature's beauty. The artist skillfully captures tender moments shared by couples who seek solace in each other's arms. "A Music Party" invites us to join an elegant gathering where melodies fill the air. Painted on canvas, this masterpiece immerses us in an atmosphere brimming with harmony and joy as musicians serenade guests with their melodic talents. Embark on a voyage to Cythera through Jean-Antoine Watteau's brushstrokes in "Embarkation for Cythera. " This detailed oil painting showcases young lovers bidding farewell as they set sail towards love's mythical island. Every stroke tells tales of passion and anticipation. Transported further back in time is "La Vie Seigneuriale: Young women and a fox, " depicted on tapestry around 1500. Here we see young women engaged in playful pursuits while accompanied by a mischievous fox—a charming scene capturing innocence intertwined with nature's allure. Inspired by Titian's work, "Le Concert Champetre" presents a scene of leisure and music.