Who painted A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground?

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground was painted by Jean Antoine Watteau in 1716.

Where can I see A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground?

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground?

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground?

Museum-quality prints of A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground

Jean Antoine Watteau , 1716

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jean Antoine Watteau. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right in brown ink: Vataux fec. (crossed out); by later hand, lower left in graphite: Watteau.

About this work

Overview

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground is a drawing by Antoine Watteau, created around 1716. It is executed in red, black, and white chalk on brown laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man reclining on the ground, gazing up at a seated woman beside him. The figures are dressed in loose, flowing attire, and their gentle interaction is the focus of the scene.

Technique & Style

Watteau's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the figures' interaction. Soft, gentle lines render the figures, while the muted color palette contributes to the scene's intimate atmosphere.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jean Antoine Watteau

Jean-Antoine Watteau was a French painter and draughtsman whose brief career spurred the revival of interest in colour and movement, as seen in the tradition of Correggio and Rubens.