Antoine Watteau, 18th century - March and April (part of a set illustrating the months of the year) - fine art print

What does the website of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art write about the artwork painted by Antoine Watteau? (© - The Metropolitan Museum of Art - www.metmuseum.org)

One of a set of panels (22.225.1–.6) which probably formed a set of decoration for a room. Each panel represents two months of the year, depicting astrological signs and occupations appropriate to the seasons. March and April are represented by figures spading the earth and pruning the vines.

Summary of the art print titled March and April (part of a set illustrating the months of the year)

The 18th century piece of art with the title March and April (part of a set illustrating the months of the year) was made by Antoine Watteau. The masterpiece was made with the size Overall: 116 × 15 1/2 in (294,6 × 39,4 cm) and was painted with the techinque oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded. This artpiece belongs to the art collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is located in New York City, New York, United States of America. With courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1922 (licensed - public domain). The creditline of the artpiece is: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1922. What is more, the alignment is in portrait format and has a side ratio of 2 : 3, meaning that the length is 33% shorter than the width. The painter Antoine Watteau was a European artist from France, whose style was mainly Rococo. The artist lived for 37 years, born in the year 1684 in Valenciennes and deceased in the year 1721.

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