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Portrait of a Man on Crutches, c1710 (1958)
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Portrait of a Man on Crutches, c1710 (1958)
Portrait of a Man on Crutches, c1710 (1958). Red chalk on white paper. Likely a portrait of Watteaus friend, the journalist Antoine de la Roque, who had one of his legs amputated below the knee after it was shattered by a cannonball at the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. A print from The Fitzwilliam Museum an Illustrated Survey, Trianon Press, 1958
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Man on Crutches, c1710 (1958)" showcases the artistic brilliance of Jean-Antoine Watteau. Created with red chalk on white paper, this piece is likely a depiction of Watteau's close friend, Antoine de la Roque. La Roque was a journalist who tragically lost one of his legs below the knee during the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. The image portrays a man leaning on crutches, symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings out the emotions etched onto the subject's face – resilience mixed with an underlying sense of pain and loss. Set against a backdrop that hints at France's rococo era, this artwork not only captures an individual but also serves as a poignant reminder of war and its consequences. It reflects upon the turbulent times during which it was created – specifically, the War of Spanish Succession that ravaged Europe in the early 18th century. Watteau masterfully combines artistry and storytelling to convey themes such as injury, medicine, and human perseverance. This print from The Fitzwilliam Museum collection offers viewers an opportunity to delve into history while appreciating Watteau's remarkable talent for capturing raw human emotion. As we gaze upon this striking portrayal by an unknown creator under Watteau's influence, we are reminded once again that art has no boundaries when it comes to expressing profound concepts through color and form.
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