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

Fête champetre

Jean-Baptiste Pater

1725

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Fête champetre is a 1725 oil by Jean-Baptiste Pater, a Rococo painting work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Jean-Baptiste Pater
When & what style?
1725 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a forest clearing. There are men and women dressed in 18th-century clothing, some sitting and others standing. The scene is set in a natural environment with trees and a blue sky. The people in the painting seem to be enjoying themselves, with some playing music and others chatting. The atmosphere appears relaxed and joyful. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up 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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