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Jean-Antoine Watteau: Einschiffung nach Kythera (2. Fassung), 1717, Öl auf Leinwand, 129 × 194 cm, Inv. Nr. 8525, Musée du Louvre, Paris

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Jean-Antoine Watteau

The Embarkation for Cythera, ca. 1709 – 1710

Dimensions: 45.5 x 56 cm

Physical Description: Oil on canvas

Inventory Number: 2150

Acquisition: Acquired in 1982 with means provided by Städel Museum, the State of Hesse, the city of Frankfurt am Main and Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V., joint property with Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.

Status: On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 17

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About the Work

It was Watteau, the painter of the French Rococo’s ‘fêtes galantes’, who executed this work. Etchings record the contemporary title as ‘Ile de Cythère’ (Island of Cythera). Greek mythology’s island of love is visible in the background, which is populated by innumerable cupids. On our side of the water, a company of young ladies and gentlemen in festive attire has gathered to board the gondola and head for the isle of love. The luminous colours testify to the influence Venetian painting had on Watteau.

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Work Data

Basic Information

Title: The Embarkation for Cythera

Painter

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Period Produced

18th century

School

Baroque

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Physical Description: Oil on canvas

Material

canvas

Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution

Städel Museum

Administration

Old Masters 1300 - 1800

Collection

Städelsches Kunstinstitut

Creditline: Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Gemeinsames Eigentum mit dem Städelschen Museums-Verein e.V.

Picture Copyright: Public Domain

Acquisition: Acquired in 1982 with means provided by Städel Museum, the State of Hesse, the city of Frankfurt am Main and Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V., joint property with Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.