Rococo, one artist at a time

100 Famous Rococo Художники Who Shaped the Movement

Антуан Ватто (1684–1721) is the most famous Rococo художник, whose singular vision gave us Отплытие на Кифере и Pierrot, formerly known as Gilles. Next stand Каналетто, Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо, Франсуа Буше и Жан-Оноре Фрагонар. These 100 художники, from Франсуа де Труа (born 1645) to Эдуар Оноре Аве (born 1818), came from 18 countries.

Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Rococo, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. Отплытие на Кифере, Антуан Ватто1Антуан Ватто
  2. Канал Гранде и церковь Салуэ, Каналетто2Каналетто
  3. Нептун предлагает дары Венеции (деталь), Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо3Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо

In brief

Rococo in brief

  • 100Художники
  • 1645–1818Годы рождения
  • 18Страны рождения
  • 5Женщины
  • 1Живые художники
  • 11 037Работы в нашем каталоге
Города с наибольшим количеством рождений
Париж (15), Венеция (9), Venice (4), Валансьен (2)
Музеи с наибольшим количеством ключевых работ
Лувр (14), Государственный Эрмитаж (12), Национальная галерея искусств (7), Музей Прадо (7)

One artist at a time

100 Rococo Художники and their signature works

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Каналетто

Итальянец Born in Венеция Вьюты, топографический стиль Wikipedia in 30/32 languages

Каналетто

After returning to Venice, Canaletto began to settle into a signature topographical style. He also recorded the movement of the water and the crowds during public events, such as the Regatta on the Grand Canal. Across the Atlantic, the National Gallery of Art in Washington holds his 1742 work, View of the Church and the Doge's Palace from the Procuratie Vecchie.

Where to see His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.

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Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо

Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо и барокко Wikipedia in 30/32 languages

Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо

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Бернардо Беллотто

Итальянец Born in Венеция Ведута, городской пейзаж, гравер Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Бернардо Беллотто

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Франческо Гварди

Итальянец Born in Венеция *Vedute*, *Pittura di tocco* Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Франческо Гварди

Initially, Guardi's work bore a clear and undeniable influence from Canaletto, the undisputed master of Venetian vedute. The family legacy also played a crucial role; his sister Maria Cecilia’s marriage to Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, one of the leading artists of the era, fostered a rich exchange of ideas and influences within their household, further shaping Guardi's artistic development. Francesco Guardi passed away quietly on January 1st, 1793, in the Cannaregio district of Venice – a poignant end for an artist deeply connected to his city.

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Пьетро Лонги

Итальянский Born in Венеция Венская живопись, Рококо Wikipedia in 18/32 languages

Пьетро Лонги

Recognizing his innate artistic aptitude, Balestra took on the role of mentor, guiding Longhi's initial explorations into painting. Crucially, Longhi apprenticed with Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a Bolognese artist who had established himself as a pioneer in genre painting and whose work celebrated both religious piety and the vibrancy of everyday life. His son, Alessandro Longhi, continued his father's artistic tradition—collaborating on portrait commissions and upholding Longhi’s commitment to meticulous craftsmanship.

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Джованни Доменико Тьеполо

Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо Wikipedia in 18/32 languages

Джованни Доменико Тьеполо

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Джованни Баттиста Пьяццетта

Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Джованни Баттиста Пьяццетта

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Александр Рослин

Шведский Born in Мальмё Санкт-Петри Рококо Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Александр Рослин

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Йоганн Цоффани

Немецкий Born in Франкфурт-на-Майне Неоклассицизм, Реализм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Йоганн Цоффани

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Луи Мишель Ван Лоо

Born in Тулон Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Луи Мишель Ван Лоо

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Жан-Этьен Лиотар

Швейцарец Born in Женева Wikipedia in 20/32 languages

Жан-Этьен Лиотар

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Жан-Баптист Патер

Француз Born in Валансьен Рококо, пастельная палитра Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Жан-Баптист Патер

Pater’s compositions often featured fête galantes, idyllic gatherings of aristocrats amidst gardens or landscapes – a genre popularized by Watteau but perfected by Pater through his masterful use of color, light, and spatial perspective. Atmospheric Perspective: Pater’s work demonstrates a keen understanding of atmospheric perspective, anticipating the later explorations of Francesco Guardi. He stands as the last direct student of Watteau, carrying forward the master’s stylistic innovations while forging his own distinctive artistic identity.

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Шарль Андре Ван Лоо

Французский Born in Ницца Рококо Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Шарль Андре Ван Лоо

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Якопо Амигони

Итальянец Born in Неаполь Позднее барокко и рококо Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Якопо Амигони

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Шарль-Жозеф Натуар

Француз Born in Ним Рококо Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Шарль-Жозеф Натуар

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Франц Антон Маульберч

Немец/Австриец Born in Лангенарген Рококо, Барокко Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Франц Антон Маульберч

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Шарль Антуан Куапель

Француз Born in Париж Барокко, Рококо Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Шарль Антуан Куапель

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Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

French Born in Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism Wikipedia in 20/32 languages

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749–1803) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of French art, not merely for her exquisite portraits but also for her courageous challenge to the restrictive conventions that governed women’s roles within the artistic world. She defied societal expectations, navigated institutional barriers, and ultimately paved the way for future generations of female painters.

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Дмитрий Григорьевич Левицкий

Украинско-русский Born in Киев Классический портрет Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Дмитрий Григорьевич Левицкий

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Анна Валлайе-Костер

Французская Born in Париж Рококо, Живопись натюрмортов Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Анна Валлайе-Костер

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Лагренье (старший)

Француз Born in Париж Рококо, Неоклассицизм

Лагренье (старший)

While both artists were steeped in classical tradition, their individual styles diverged somewhat. Their collaborative spirit and mutual influence enriched the French art scene of the 18th century, solidifying their place as key figures in the transition from Rococo elegance to Neoclassical grandeur. In later life, Lagrenée held important positions – drawing professor and general inspector at the Gobelins tapestry manufactory – demonstrating the esteem in which he was held within the artistic community.

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Джамбаттиста Питтони

Born in Венеция Late Baroque, Rococo Wikipedia in 19/32 languages

Джамбаттиста Питтони

Classical Mythology: His depictions of tales such as The Continence of Scipio and Bacchus and Ariadne highlight his skill in rendering the grandeur and drama of ancient legends with a distinctly Venetian flair.

Pupil of Antonio Balestra #69

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Гаспар ван Виттель

Голландец Born in Амерсфорт Живопись ведута Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Гаспар ван Виттель

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Франсуа-Юбер Друэ

Born in Париж Рококо Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Франсуа-Юбер Друэ

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Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun

Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun

The French Revolution brought upheaval to Vigée Le Brun’s world. In 1792, fearing for her safety, she fled Paris with her daughter, embarking on an exile that would last over a decade. Vigée Le Brun returned to France after the fall of Napoleon in 1804.

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Коррадо Джаквинто

Итальянский Born in Мольфетта Рококо Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Коррадо Джаквинто

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Кристиан Вильгельм Эрнст Дитрих

Немец Born in Веймар Имитация голландских и итальянских мастеров Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Кристиан Вильгельм Эрнст Дитрих

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Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo

French Born in Rivoli Rococo, Portraiture Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo

Vanloo's artistic style was deeply rooted in the traditions of the Baroque and Roman art academies, but he also drew inspiration from the work of contemporary artists such as Nicolas Lancret and Jean-Honoré Fragonard. His compositions are often dynamic and asymmetrical, creating a sense of movement and energy.

Pupil of Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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Густав Лундберг

Швед Born in Стокгольм Пастелист рококо Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Густав Лундберг

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Луи Жан-Франсуа Лагрене

English Born in Париж Romanticism, Animal Painting Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Луи Жан-Франсуа Лагрене

«Пейзаж с Салмакидой и Гермафродитом», великолепный пример его мастерства в масляной живописи, ныне хранящийся в Маурицхаусе (Гаага, Нидерланды);.

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Jean-Baptiste van Loo

French Born in Aix-en-Provence Baroque, Rococo Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Jean-Baptiste van Loo

His father, Louis-Abraham van Loo, himself the son of Jacob van Loo, instilled in him not only technical skill but also an appreciation for the power and prestige associated with portraiture.

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John Wollaston

English Rococo Painting

John Wollaston

His work bears an unmistakable resemblance to the portraits of Thomas Hudson and Allan Ramsay, capturing not just the likeness of his subjects but the very essence of their social standing. His journey across the Atlantic in 1749 marked a transformative chapter for both the artist and the colonies. While later giants like Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart would command the spotlight of American portraiture, Wollaston’s true contribution lies in his role as a pioneer, introducing the delicate elegance and shimmering sophistication of the Rococo style to North America.

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Пило Карл Густаф

Шведский Born in Рунтуна Рококо Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Пило Карл Густаф

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Anna Dorothea Therbusch

German Born in Berlin Rococo Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Anna Dorothea Therbusch

Anna Dorothea Therbusch (1721-1782) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of Rococo art history —a woman artist who defied societal expectations and achieved considerable renown during the Enlightenment. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition, her father, Georg Lisiewski, was himself a celebrated Berlin portrait painter, establishing a lineage dedicated to visual representation. Therbusch's artistic journey took an extraordinary turn when she relocated to Paris in 1765, seeking opportunities for advancement within the vibrant artistic landscape of the French capital.

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Иоганн Георг Платцер

Австриец Born in Аппьяно-сулла-Страда-дель-Вино Рококо Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Иоганн Георг Платцер

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Michele Marieschi

Italian Born in Venice Vedute Venice Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Michele Marieschi

In the golden age of the Venetian Rococo, few artists captured the ephemeral magic of the Serenissima with as much vitality as Michele Giovanni Marieschi. Scholars often point to the influence of masters such as Gaspare Diziani and the legendary Canaletto, whose works provided a blueprint for capturing the grandeur of urban environments.

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Antonio Corradini

Italian Born in Este Rococo

Antonio Corradini

Corradini’s artistic significance lies not only in his technical virtuosity but also in his role as a transitional figure between the Baroque and Rococo movements. He built upon the dramatic energy of the former while embracing the lightness, elegance, and playful sensuality of the latter. After leaving Vienna, Corradini spent his final years in Rome and Naples, continuing to refine his art until his death in 1752.

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Мейсенский Фарфоровый Завод

немецкая Born in Мейсен Твердый фарфор

Мейсенский Фарфоровый Завод

«Аллегорические фигуры добродетели» — демонстрируют способность фабрики воплощать сложные концепции в скульптурной форме, показывая тщательную детализацию и утонченное художественное видение. «Лежащий леопард» — представляет собой виртуозное сочетание реализма и элегантности, отражая стремление Мейсена изображать животных с поразительной точностью и грацией.

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Gerard van Spaendonck

Born in Tilburg Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Gerard van Spaendonck

He contributed over fifty works to Les Vélins du Roi, a renowned collection of botanical watercolors commissioned by the French royal family. These pieces demonstrate his exceptional skill in capturing the nuances of floral forms. 1788: Appointed as an advisor to the Académie. 1795: Became a founding member of the Institut de France. 1804: Received the Légion d'honneur and was ennobled by Napoleon Bonaparte, acknowledging his contributions to French art and culture.

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Джозеф Хаймор

Британский Born in Лондон Рококо Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Джозеф Хаймор

Family Connections: Susanna Highmore (née Hiller): His wife, a poet whose works remain largely unpublished.

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Жан-Батист Перронно

Француз Born in Париж Рококо Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Жан-Батист Перронно

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Фрэнсис Хейман

Английский Born in Эксетер Рококо Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Фрэнсис Хейман

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Antonio Balestra

Born in Verona Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Antonio Balestra

By 1690, Balestra moved to Venice, where he further honed his skills under the guidance of Antonio Bellucci for three years. Venetian Influence: His time in Venice instilled a sense of color and dramatic composition. He then traveled to Bologna and subsequently Rome, working in the workshop of the renowned Carlo Maratta.

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Georg Desmarées

Swedish-German Born in Stockholm City Rococo, Portraiture Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Georg Desmarées

His early works, heavily influenced by his uncle Meytens and the French masters, exhibited a meticulous attention to detail and a restrained elegance. However, the Venetian influence introduced a new dynamism – a play of light and shadow that imbued his portraits with greater emotional depth and visual intrigue. Other notable works include portraits of members of the Elector’s family, such as The Countess Holstein (Lenbachhaus, Munich) and The Princess Portia (Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart).

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Жан Батист Пиллеман

Француз Born in Лион Рококо и неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Жан Батист Пиллеман

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Корнелис Трост

Голландский Born in Амстердам Рококо жанровые сцены Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Корнелис Трост

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Jacques De Lajoue

French Born in Paris Neoclassical Painting Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Jacques De Lajoue

In pieces such as " Fantaisie architecturale," the viewer is invited to wander through spaces where neoclassical elegance meets the untamed beauty of nature. While his name may not resonate with the same immediate thunder as contemporaries like Boucher or Watteau, Lajoue occupied a unique niche in the French canon, serving as an artist who could bridge the gap between the rigid grandeur of classical structure and the delicate, emotive spirit of the Rococo.

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Ричард Косвей

Британский Born in Тивертон Портретные миниатюры эпохи Регентства Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Ричард Косвей

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Per Krafft the Elder

Swedish Born in Arboga Rococo Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Per Krafft the Elder

Beyond his individual achievements, Per the Elder Krafft’s historical significance is cemented by the artistic legacy he left within his own family. Ultimately, the work of Per the Elder Krafft remains a vital touchstone for understanding the cultural heartbeat of eighteenth-century Sweden. His children, Per Krafft the Younger and the miniaturist Wilhelmina Krafft, both studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, carrying forward the technical excellence and emotive depth instilled by their father.

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Johann Georg Pinzel

Ukrainian, Czech Born in Buchach Baroque, Rococo

Johann Georg Pinzel

His close collaboration with architect Bernard Meretyn proved pivotal. This synergy is particularly evident in projects like the Buchach Town Hall (1750s) and the Trinitarian Church (1756-1757), where architecture and sculpture coalesce into a unified expression of Baroque grandeur. Despite his prolific output, Pinsel’s life ended relatively early, between September 16, 1761, and October 24, 1762, likely in Buchach.

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Alessandro Longhi

Born in Venice Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

Alessandro Longhi

Unlike some contemporaries who focused on grand historical or mythological scenes, Longhi concentrated on portraying individuals within their social context. His portraits often feature elaborate robes and emblems of office, reflecting his subjects’ positions and power – a characteristic noted in comparison to artists like Sebastiano Bombelli. This is evident in the “tumultuous and unusual” quality of his etchings, as described by Olimpia Theodoli, showcasing a first-hand knowledge of Rembrandt's techniques.

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Giuseppe Bonito

Italian Born in Castellammare di Stabia Rococo Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Giuseppe Bonito

His journey was shaped by the prestigious studio of Francesco Solimena, the titan of Neapolitan painting, whose influence provided Bonito with a rigorous foundation in composition and light. While he possessed the technical mastery required for grand religious commissions—such as his ambitious altarpieces for the Caserta Royal Palace—he found his true voice in the genre scene. The historical significance of Giuseppe Bonito lies in his role as a chronicler of the Neapolitan spirit.

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Луи Де Сильвестр

Француз Born in Со, Франция Барокко, Рококо Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Луи Де Сильвестр

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Luis Paret Y Alcázar

Spanish Born in Madrid Rococo Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Luis Paret Y Alcázar

In the vibrant, sun-drenched tapestry of 18th-century Spain, few artists captured the delicate interplay of light and social elegance as masterfully as Luis Paret y Alcázar. Under the tutelage of Antonio González Velázquez, he absorbed the rigorous techniques of the Spanish tradition, yet his spirit yearned for something more cosmopolitan. His influence traveled across oceans, notably shaping the trajectory of Puerto Rican art through his pupil, José Campeche.

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Giuseppe Nogari

Italian Born in Venice Rococo Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Giuseppe Nogari

His talent attracted the attention of powerful international patrons, most notably the German nobility residing in Venice, such as Sigismund Streit and Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg.

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Жан Ран

Француз Born in Монпелье Барокко/Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Жан Ран

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Натаниэль Хон Старший

Ирландец Born in Дублин Пейзажи в стиле Барбизон и рококо-портрет Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Натаниэль Хон Старший

«Достопочтенная миссис Керзон» (1778): Эта миниатюра демонстрирует исключительное мастерство Хона в передаче тончайших нюансов мимики и позы, что является визитной карточкой портретной живописи рококо. Мягкая пастельная гамма создает атмосферу утонченной грации, отражая социальные каноны той эпохи.

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Jean Raoux

French Born in Montpellier Symbolist Art Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Jean Raoux

While not achieving the widespread renown of contemporaries like Watteau or Boucher, Raoux carved a unique niche for himself with his subtly evocative portraits and scenes imbued with a delicate, almost melancholic charm. Raoux’s works were widely disseminated through engravings by prominent artists such as Poilly, Moyreau, and Dupuis, ensuring that his style reached a broader audience.

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Francesco Zugno

Italian Born in Venice Rococo Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Francesco Zugno

Within the luminous and often overwhelming splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, the name Francesco Zugno emerges as a vital, if somewhat enigmatic, thread in the tapestry of the Rococo era. His early years were shaped by the prestigious traditions of his ancestors, including the fifteenth-century painter Giambattista Zugno, and he received formal training at the Academy of Painting and Sculpture of Venice.

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Joseph Boze

French Born in Martigues Portraiture Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Joseph Boze

Notably, he survived the Reign of Terror thanks to his unwavering loyalty and diplomatic connections, demonstrating an astute awareness of political realities. The Palace of Versailles became his canvas for many years, where he created stunning depictions of royal families and dignitaries. Despite the upheavals of his time, Joseph Boze persevered, continuing to produce portraits until his death in Paris in 1826.

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Louis Joseph Watteau

French Born in Valenciennes Fêtes galantes Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Louis Joseph Watteau

Watteau’s formative years were marked by a privileged upbringing within the aristocratic circles of Lille, Belgium. His father, Jean Watteau, was a silk merchant and instilled in François a keen appreciation for craftsmanship and visual aesthetics. Watteau’s aesthetic ideals—characterized by elegance, grace, and a preoccupation with sensual pleasure—became synonymous with the aristocratic culture of the Enlightenment.

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Jacobus Buys

Dutch Born in Amsterdam Rococo Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Jacobus Buys

His studies under Pronk and de Wit undoubtedly shaped his understanding of color theory and composition, while Troost likely instilled in him a deeper appreciation for portraiture techniques. Buys’s ability to seamlessly blend these influences—the Dutch tradition of realism with the French Rococo's emphasis on elegance and ornamentation—is what sets him apart. The influence of earlier Dutch masters is subtly present in Buys's work, particularly in his meticulous attention to detail and the use of light and shadow reminiscent of the Golden Age painters.

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Жеремия Теус

Швейцарец Born in Кур Рококо Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Жеремия Теус

Jeremiah Theus (1716 – 1774) stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of colonial South Carolina, recognized primarily for his masterful portraits that captured the essence of Charleston society during its golden age. Born in Chur, Switzerland—the eldest son of Simeon and Anna Walser Theüs—his early life was marked by Huguenot heritage and familial migration to America in 1735, driven by religious persecution.

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Vigilius Eriksen

Danish Born in Copenhagen Rococo Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Vigilius Eriksen

These small-scale works, which included depictions of Frederick V and Catherine the Great, showcased a different facet of his virtuosity, requiring an even more intense focus on minute detail and color gradation.

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Georg David Matthieu

German Born in Berlin Rococo Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Georg David Matthieu

Matthieu utilizes specific elements to communicate status: The inclusion of books and maps to suggest intellectual pursuit and territorial dominion. His friendship with Jakob Philipp Hackert likely brings broader European influences into his practice, particularly through shared study trips to Italy.

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Robert Tournières

Born in Ifs Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Robert Tournières

He skillfully blended elements of Dutch intimacy – particularly evident in his genre scenes – with the emerging lightness and elegance that would come to define the Rococo style. His palette was noted for its delicate coloring, and he demonstrated a keen talent for capturing both pose and drapery. Tournières was deeply influenced by Dutch masters such as Godfried Schalken and Gerard Dou, dedicating considerable study to their techniques.

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Jose Del Castillo

Spanish Born in Madrid Neoclassical Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Jose Del Castillo

Religious Works: Occasional but powerful devotional pieces, such as his depiction of Saint Dominic and Saint Francis, which demonstrated his ability to handle spiritual gravity.

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Domenico Duprà

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Domenico Duprà

To reflect upon the breadth of his contributions, one might consider the following pillars of his career: Stylistic Synthesis: The seamless blending of Roman classical training with the light, decorative elegance of French Rococo portraiture. Courtly Service: A distinguished career serving the House of Braganza in Portugal, the Stuart family in Rome, and the House of Savoy in Italy.

Signature works · The 100 signature works

Signature works

Signature Rococo works

  1. Отплытие на Кифере, Антуан Ватто

    Отплытие на Кифере

    Антуан Ватто

    1717 · Лувр, Париж

  2. Канал Гранде и церковь Салуэ, Каналетто

    Канал Гранде и церковь Салуэ

    Каналетто

    1730 · Музей изящных искусств Хьюстона

  3. Нептун предлагает дары Венеции (деталь), Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо

    Нептун предлагает дары Венеции (деталь)

    Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо

    1740 · Дворец Дожей, Венеция

  4. Diana getting out of her bath, Франсуа Буше

    Diana getting out of her bath

    Франсуа Буше

    1742

  5. Молодая девушка читает, Жан-Оноре Фрагонар

    Молодая девушка читает

    Жан-Оноре Фрагонар

  6. Копченая корзина с персиками, Жан-Батист-Симеон Шарден

    Копченая корзина с персиками

    Жан-Батист-Симеон Шарден

    1768 · Лувр, Париж

  7. Мистер и миссис Эндрюс, Томас Гейнсборо

    Мистер и миссис Эндрюс

    Томас Гейнсборо

    1748 · Национальная галерея, Лондон

  8. Mary Horneck (1752 –1840), 'The Jessamy Bride', Later Mrs Francis Edward Gwyn, Джошуа Рейнолдс

    Mary Horneck (1752 –1840), 'The Jessamy Bride', Later Mrs Francis Edward Gwyn

    Джошуа Рейнолдс

    1775 · Национальный траст, Мейденгед

A timeline

Rococo through its signature works

  1. 1678
  2. 1724
  3. 1729
  4. 1730
  5. 1735
  6. 1736
  7. 1742
  8. 1745
  9. 1745
  10. 1753
  11. 1763
  12. 1768
  13. 1777
  14. 1780

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 100 famous Rococo художники, every name

  1. 1Антуан ВаттоАнтуан ВаттоФранцуз · 1684–1721
  2. 2КаналеттоКаналеттоИтальянец · 1697–1768
  3. 3Джованни Баттиста ТьеполоДжованни Баттиста ТьеполоИтальянец · 1696–1770
  4. 4Франсуа БушеФрансуа БушеФранцуз · 1703–1770
  5. 5Жан-Оноре ФрагонарЖан-Оноре ФрагонарФранцуз · 1732–1806
  6. 6Жан-Батист-Симеон ШарденЖан-Батист-Симеон ШарденФранцуз · 1699–1779
  7. 7Томас ГейнсбороТомас ГейнсбороБританская · 1727–1788
  8. 8Джошуа РейнолдсДжошуа РейнолдсБританская · 1723–1792
  9. 9Жан-Батист ГрёзЖан-Батист ГрёзФранцуз · 1725–1805
  10. 10Бернардо БеллоттоБернардо БеллоттоИтальянец · 1722–1780
  11. 11Франческо ГвардиФранческо ГвардиИтальянец · 1712–1793
  12. 12Пьетро ЛонгиПьетро ЛонгиИтальянский · 1701–1785
  13. 13Джованни Доменико ТьеполоДжованни Доменико ТьеполоИтальянец · 1727–1804
  14. 14Джованни Баттиста ПьяццеттаДжованни Баттиста ПьяццеттаИтальянец · 1683–1754
  15. 15Никола ЛанкреНикола Ланкре1689–1743
  16. 16Клод-Жозеф ВернеКлод-Жозеф Верне1714–1789
  17. 17Розальба КаррьераРозальба КаррьераИтальянка · 1675–1757
  18. 18Жан-Марк НатьеЖан-Марк НатьеФранцуз · 1685–1766
  19. 19Морис Кантен де ЛатурМорис Кантен де ЛатурФранцузский · 1704–1788
  20. 20Александр РослинАлександр РослинШведский · 1718–1793
  21. 21Йоганн ЦоффаниЙоганн ЦоффаниНемецкий · 1733–1810
  22. 22Луи Мишель Ван ЛооЛуи Мишель Ван Лоо1707–1771
  23. 23Жан-Этьен ЛиотарЖан-Этьен ЛиотарШвейцарец · 1702–1789
  24. 24Франсуа ЛемуанФрансуа Лемуан1688–1737
  25. 25Франсуа де ТруаФрансуа де Труа1645–1730
  26. 26Жан-Баптист ПатерЖан-Баптист ПатерФранцуз · 1695–1736
  27. 27Шарль Андре Ван ЛооШарль Андре Ван ЛооФранцузский · 1705–1765
  28. 28Франческо ДзуккареллиФранческо ДзуккареллиИтальянец · 1702–1788
  29. 29Якопо АмигониЯкопо АмигониИтальянец · 1682–1752
  30. 30Шарль-Жозеф НатуарШарль-Жозеф НатуарФранцуз · 1700–1777
  31. 31Франц Антон МаульберчФранц Антон МаульберчНемец/Австриец · 1724–1796
  32. 32Шарль Антуан КуапельШарль Антуан КуапельФранцуз · 1694–1752
  33. 33Adélaïde Labille-GuiardAdélaïde Labille-GuiardFrench · 1749–1803
  34. 34Дмитрий Григорьевич ЛевицкийДмитрий Григорьевич ЛевицкийУкраинско-русский · 1735–1822
  35. 35Жан-Батист ПигальЖан-Батист Пигаль1725–1805
  36. 36Анна Валлайе-КостерАнна Валлайе-КостерФранцузская · 1744–1818
  37. 37Лагренье (старший)Лагренье (старший)Француз · 1756–1827
  38. 38Джамбаттиста ПиттониДжамбаттиста Питтони1687–1767
  39. 39Гаспар ван ВиттельГаспар ван ВиттельГолландец · 1653–1736
  40. 40Фёдор РокотовФёдор Рокотов1730–1808
  41. 41Франсуа-Юбер ДруэФрансуа-Юбер Друэ1727–1775
  42. 42Владимир Лукич БоровиковскийВладимир Лукич Боровиковский1757–1825
  43. 43Антуан ПэнАнтуан ПэнФранцуз · 1683–1757
  44. 44Аллан РэмзиАллан Рэмзи1713–1784
  45. 45Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-LebrunElisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun
  46. 46Коррадо ДжаквинтоКоррадо ДжаквинтоИтальянский · 1703–1766
  47. 47Йоханн Генрих ТишбайнЙоханн Генрих ТишбайнНемец · 1722–1789
  48. 48Кристиан Вильгельм Эрнст ДитрихКристиан Вильгельм Эрнст ДитрихНемец · 1712–1774
  49. 49Charles Amédée Philippe Van LooCharles Amédée Philippe Van LooFrench · 1719–1795
  50. 50Густав ЛундбергГустав ЛундбергШвед · 1695–1786
  51. 51Луи Жан-Франсуа ЛагренеЛуи Жан-Франсуа ЛагренеEnglish · 1725–1805
  52. 52Якоб Де ВитЯкоб Де ВитГолландец · 1695–1754
  53. 53Jean-Baptiste van LooJean-Baptiste van LooFrench · 1684–1745
  54. 54John WollastonJohn WollastonEnglish · 1742–1775
  55. 55Пило Карл ГустафПило Карл ГустафШведский · 1711–1793
  56. 56Anna Dorothea TherbuschAnna Dorothea TherbuschGerman · 1721–1782
  57. 57Иоганн Георг ПлатцерИоганн Георг ПлатцерАвстриец · 1704–1761
  58. 58Натаниэль ХонНатаниэль ХонГолландец · 1718–1784
  59. 59Michele MarieschiMichele MarieschiItalian · 1710–1743
  60. 60Antonio CorradiniAntonio CorradiniItalian · 1668–1752
  61. 61Мейсенский Фарфоровый ЗаводМейсенский Фарфоровый Заводнемецкая · род. 1710
  62. 62Gerard van SpaendonckGerard van Spaendonck1746–1822
  63. 63Джозеф ХайморДжозеф ХайморБританский · 1692–1780
  64. 64Жан-Жак КаффиериЖан-Жак КаффиериФранцуз · 1678–1755
  65. 65Жан-Батист ПерронноЖан-Батист ПерронноФранцуз · 1715–1783
  66. 66Фрэнсис ХейманФрэнсис ХейманАнглийский · 1708–1776
  67. 67Луи ТоккеЛуи ТоккеФранцуз · 1696–1772
  68. 68Донато КретиДонато Крети1671–1749
  69. 69Antonio BalestraAntonio Balestra1666–1740
  70. 70Гаспаре ТраверсиГаспаре ТраверсиИтальянский · 1722–1770
  71. 71Georg DesmaréesGeorg DesmaréesSwedish-German · 1697–1776
  72. 72Жан Батист ПиллеманЖан Батист ПиллеманФранцуз · 1728–1808
  73. 73Корнелис ТростКорнелис ТростГолландский · 1696–1750
  74. 74Jacques De LajoueJacques De LajoueFrench · 1686–1761
  75. 75Ричард КосвейРичард КосвейБританский · 1742–1821
  76. 76Филипп МерсьеФилипп МерсьеФранцуз · 1689–1760
  77. 77Per Krafft the ElderPer Krafft the ElderSwedish · 1724–1793
  78. 78Johann Georg PinzelJohann Georg PinzelUkrainian, Czech · 1715–1761
  79. 79Alessandro LonghiAlessandro Longhi1733–1813
  80. 80Giuseppe BonitoGiuseppe BonitoItalian · 1707–1789
  81. 81Юэ, КристофЮэ, КристофФранцуз · 1700–1759
  82. 82Луи Де СильвестрЛуи Де СильвестрФранцуз · 1675–1760
  83. 83Luis Paret Y AlcázarLuis Paret Y AlcázarSpanish · 1746–1799
  84. 84Йоханн Саломон ВальЙоханн Саломон ВальНемец, датчанин · 1689–1765
  85. 85Giuseppe NogariGiuseppe NogariItalian · 1699–1766
  86. 86Жан РанЖан РанФранцуз · 1674–1735
  87. 87Натаниэль Хон СтаршийНатаниэль Хон СтаршийИрландец · 1718–1784
  88. 88Jean RaouxJean RaouxFrench · 1677–1734
  89. 89Эдуар Оноре АвеЭдуар Оноре АвеФранцуз · 1818–1890
  90. 90Francesco ZugnoFrancesco ZugnoItalian · 1708–1787
  91. 91Joseph BozeJoseph BozeFrench · 1745–1826
  92. 92Louis Joseph WatteauLouis Joseph WatteauFrench · 1731–1798
  93. 93Jacobus BuysJacobus BuysDutch · 1724–1801
  94. 94Жеремия ТеусЖеремия ТеусШвейцарец · 1716–1774
  95. 95Vigilius EriksenVigilius EriksenDanish · 1722–1782
  96. 96Georg David MatthieuGeorg David MatthieuGerman · 1737–1778
  97. 97Robert TournièresRobert Tournières1667–1752
  98. 98Jose Del CastilloJose Del CastilloSpanish · 1737–1793
  99. 99Агостино БруниясАгостино Брунияс1730–1796
  100. 100Domenico DupràDomenico DupràItalian · 1689–1770

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