Fête galante in a Landscape — Jean Baptiste François Pater

Jean Baptiste François Pater. Painted c. 1730 - c. 1735.

This is a fine example of a new type of painting, known as the fête galante or courtship party, which was developed in Paris shortly after 1710. No specific story is depicted. Elegantly dressed men and women converse, play music and flirt, always in an outdoor setting. Pater was one of the leading specialists of this new genre.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Main building, European court art.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 60.5 × 50.5 cm · Gift of H.W.A. Deterding, London

Print: 60.5 × 50.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109791. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.