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Fête Champêtre, by Jean-Baptiste Pater, oil, 1725

Fête Champêtre

Jean-Baptiste Pater

1725

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

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Overview

Fête Champêtre is a 1725 oil by Jean-Baptiste Pater, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Jean-Baptiste Pater
When & what style?
1725 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a lively outdoor party scene. People are gathered in a wooded area, with trees and a blue sky in the background. They're dressed in colorful, old-fashioned clothing, and some are dancing or playing music. In the foreground, a man in a brown jacket and black pants is dancing with a woman in a green dress. To their right, a group of people are sitting on the ground, watching the dancers. The atmosphere seems joyful and carefree. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the artist, Jean-Baptiste Pater.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Pater
Artist

Jean-Baptiste Pater

Jean-Baptiste Pater (December 29, 1695 – July 25, 1736) was a French rococo painter.

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