Portrait of Antoine Watteau

Portrait of Antoine Watteau

This artwork is a pastel titled Portrait of Antoine Watteau. Created in 1721, it is attributed to Rosalba Carriera. The pastel, currently held at the Luigi Bailo Museum, measures 43 cm × 55 cm (16.9 in × 21.7 in).

The portrait showcases Antoine Watteau, a renowned French painter, in a frontal pose. His expressive gaze meets the viewer's directly. Watteau is depicted wearing a voluminous, powdered wig typical of the era, which cascades down his shoulders. He is dressed in a brown coat with buttons, a white cravat, and a white shirt underneath. The background is a dark, undefined space that emphasizes the subject's presence.