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Figure Studies
The Surprise
Jean-Antoine Watteau
An elegant and spirited Rococo scene of music and romance in a soft, atmospheric garden setting.

1715 · Oil Paint, Panel
An enchanting Rococo study of a serenading musician by Jean-Antoine Watteau.
$243
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3 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
About the piece
Painted around 1715, this oil on panel work by Jean-Antoine Watteau depicts a figure identified as Mezetin, a popular character from the Commedia dell'arte. The musician is captured in a moment of quiet concentration, his pink striped doublet and delicate ruffs rendered with Watteau's signature light, feathery brushwork against a soft, atmospheric background that suggests an outdoor park or stage setting.
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1715 · Oil Paint, Panel
An enchanting Rococo study of a serenading musician by Jean-Antoine Watteau.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
3 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.