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Watteau died young, but the overtones of his unconventional art were imitated by several skillful painters. One of them, Nicolas Lancret placed greater emphasis on the landscape and, even when he retained silky garments, rendered the poetry of group scenes anecdotal.

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About the Artist

Nicolas Lancret

1690 – 1743

French painter, he was, with Pater, the principal imitator of Watteau. After failing as a history painter he was influenced by Gillot 's theatrical scenes as Watteau had been, and he spent the rest of his life painting fêtes galantes. He is well represented in the Wallace Collection, London.

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