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A Bewigged Painter (Possibly Claude Audran), Seated at his Easel, Seen in Profile, c. 1709. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
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A Bewigged Painter (Possibly Claude Audran), Seated at his Easel, Seen in Profile, c. 1709. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
A Bewigged Painter (Possibly Claude Audran), Seated at his Easel, Seen in Profile, c. 1709
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This evocative red chalk drawing by Jean-Antoine Watteau, titled "A Bewigged Painter (Possibly Claude Audran), Seated at his Easel, Seen in Profile," dates back to the early 18th century. The artwork, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases a bewigged painter, believed to be a portrait of Claude Audran, intently focused on his creation. The monochrome drawing, executed in red chalk on buff laid paper laid down on cream laid card, captures the artist in a contemplative moment as he sits in a rustic country setting, with a simple wooden easel and a blank canvas before him. The artist's wig, a symbol of his profession and social status during the time, is meticulously rendered, adding depth and texture to the drawing. The profile view of the painter, with his brush poised in mid-air, invites the viewer to imagine the creative process unfolding before their eyes. This work of art, a testament to the rich heritage of European art, continues to inspire and intrigue art enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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