An Embarrasing Proposal
1715
oil
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
1715
oil
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
An Embarrasing Proposal is a 1715 oil by Jean Antoine Watteau, held at Hermitage Museum.
This painting is called An Embarrasing Proposal. It's a genre scene made with oil paint. The painting has an interesting history. It was once part of a collection in Dresden before being purchased for the Hermitage Museum in 1769. This purchase was made under Catherine II of Russia. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Jean Antoine Watteau.
