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WATTEAU de LILLE, Louis-Joseph Watteau, called (1731-1798)
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WATTEAU de LILLE, Louis-Joseph Watteau, called (1731-1798)
WATTEAU de LILLE, Louis-Joseph Watteau, called (1731-1798). Street musicians (Musiciens ambulants). Rococo. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. WALLONIA. HAINAUT. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum
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1731 1798 Arts Attire Bushel Called Daily Dresses Hainaut Handbasket Lille Lute Musician Musicians Musics Oils Paintings Pictures Rococo Sing Singer Singers Singing Suits Times Tournai Wallonia Watteau Musical Musiciens
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This exquisite oil on canvas painting, titled "Musiciens ambulants" or "Street Musicians," is a masterpiece by the renowned Belgian artist Louis-Joseph Watteau, also known as Watteau de Lille. Painted in 1731, during the Rococo period, this artwork is a captivating representation of daily life in early modern times. The scene portrays a group of musicians, dressed in elegant attire, engrossed in their music, oblivious to the bustling world around them. The lute player in the foreground gazes intently at his instrument, while the singer in the background raises his hand to his mouth to deliver a melodic note. The musicians' suits and dresses, adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, add to the overall charm of the painting. The use of horizontal composition and the warm, rich colors create a sense of depth and intimacy, transporting the viewer to the streets of Tournai, Belgium, during the 18th century. This artwork is a testament to Watteau's exceptional talent for capturing the essence of human emotion and the beauty of everyday life, making it a cherished piece in the Fine Arts Museum of Tournai's collection.
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