The Rococo names to know

100 Famous Rococo Художници You Should Know

If you remember one Rococo художник, make it Антоан Вато (1684–1721), the name behind Селският танц и Жил. After that come Каналето, Джовани Батиста Тиеполо, Франсоа Буше и Жан-Оноре Фрагонар. Our 100 picks go from Жан-Франсоа Дьо Тро (born 1645) to Едуар Оноре Аве (born 1818), from 18 countries.

How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Rococo, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.

  1. Селският танц на Антоан Вато1Антоан Вато
  2. Гранд каналът и църквата „Света Мария от Помощта“ на Каналето2Каналето
  3. The Adoration of the Magi на Джовани Батиста Тиеполо3Джовани Батиста Тиеполо

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Rococo in a nutshell

  • 100Художници
  • 1645–1818Години на раждане
  • 18Страни на раждане
  • 5Жени
  • 1Живи артисти
  • 11037Работи в нашия каталог
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Париж (15), Венеция (9), Venice (4), Валансиен (2)
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Лувър (12), Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (12), Държавен музей „Ермитаж“ (12), Rijksmuseum (6)

Meet them one by one

The 100 famous Rococo художници, from most famous down

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Каналето

Италианец From Венеция Ведути, топографски стил On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages

Каналето

Giovanni Antonio Canal, known to many as Canaletto, was born in Venice, Italy, on October 18, 1697. These years spent working on stage sets provided the technical foundation for his later interest in the actual buildings and waterways of Venice.

See them at His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.

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Джовани Батиста Тиеполо

From Венеция On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages

Джовани Батиста Тиеполо

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Жан-Оноре Фрагонар

Френска From Грас Рококо On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages

Жан-Оноре Фрагонар

In 1738, the family moves to Paris, trading the atmosphere of Grasse for the bustling energy of the capital. Before picking up a brush as a professional, Jean-Honoré Fragonard is apprenticed to a Paris notary, a practical detour into the world of legal documentation.

See them at The physical traces of Fragonard’s brushwork remain scattered across major global institutions.

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Томас Гейнзбъро

Британска From Судобул Рококо, Романтизъм On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages

Томас Гейнзбъро

Mr and Mrs Andrews (около 1750 г.). Г-жа Томас Гейнсбъроу, родена Маргерет Бър (1778 г.).

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Джошуа Рейнолдс

Британска From Плимут Голям стил On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages

Джошуа Рейнолдс

His sister, Mary Palmer, was also a person of letters, known for her writing of Devonshire Dialogue. In 1740, he moved to London to begin an apprenticeship under the portrait painter Thomas Hudson.

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Жан-Батист Грьоз

Френски From Турнуш Рококо, Жанров пейзаж On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Жан-Батист Грьоз

Born in the tranquil Burgundian town of Tournus in 1725, Jean-Baptiste Greuze’s life was a testament to both extraordinary talent and persistent struggle. It was through the guidance of Grandon, a Lyon artist who recognized Greuze’s innate gift, that this nascent talent began to blossom, leading to formative studies in Lyon and ultimately, the prestigious Royal Academy in Paris under Charles-Joseph Natoire.

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Бернардо Белото

Италианец From Венеция Ведута, градски пейзаж, графика On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages

Бернардо Белото

Rio dei Mendicanti със Scuola di San Marco (детайл) (1738).

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Francesco Lazzaro Guardi

Италианец From Венеция *Vedute*, *Pittura di tocco* On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages

Francesco Lazzaro Guardi

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Джовани Батиста Пиацета

Италианска From Венеция Рококо On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Джовани Батиста Пиацета

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Розалка Кариера

Италианка From Венеция Рококо On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

Розалка Кариера

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Marc Nattier

Френски From Париж Рококо On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Marc Nattier

Born in Paris on March 17, 1685, into a lineage steeped in artistic tradition—his father, Marc Nattier, was a celebrated portrait painter, and his mother, Marie Courtois, excelled as a miniaturist—Nattier’s formative years were marked by immersion in the visual arts.

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Александър Рослин

Шведски From Малмьо Рококо On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Александър Рослин

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Йохан Зофани

Германец From Франкфурт на Майн Неокласицизъм, Реализъм On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Йохан Зофани

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Луи-Мишел ван Ло

Френска From Тулон Рококо On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Луи-Мишел ван Ло

Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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Жан-Етьен Лиотар

Швейцарец From Женева On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Жан-Етьен Лиотар

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Жан-Франсоа Дьо Тро

From Тулуза On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Жан-Франсоа Дьо Тро

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Жан-Баптист Патер

Френски From Валансиен Рококо Пастелна палитра On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Жан-Баптист Патер

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Херберт ван Лу

Френски From Ница Рококо живопис On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Херберт ван Лу

Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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Джакопо Амигони

Италиенец From Неапол Късен Барок и Рококо On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Джакопо Амигони

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Франц Антон Маулбертш

Германско/Австрийска From Лангенарген Рококо, Барок On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Франц Антон Маулбертш

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Шарл Антуан Койпел

Френска From Париж Барок Рококо On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Шарл Антуан Койпел

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Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

French From Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism On Wikipedia in 20 of 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.

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Дмитрий Григориевич Левицки

Украинско-руска From Киев Класически портрет On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Дмитрий Григориевич Левицки

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Луи Жан Франсоа Лагрене

Френски From Париж Рококо, Неокласицизъм

Луи Жан Франсоа Лагрене

Lagrenée’s dedication quickly bore fruit; in 1749, he secured the prestigious Prix de Rome with his depiction of Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharaoh, an achievement that unlocked the doors to further study at the French Academy in Rome from 1750 to 1754.

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Джамбатиста Питони

From Венеция Late Baroque, Rococo On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

Джамбатиста Питони

In the vibrant, water-bound splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, few artists captured the theatrical essence of the late Baroque and Rococo periods as fluently as Giambattista Pittoni. His early training was deeply personal, conducted under the guidance of his uncle, Francesco Pittoni, a painter of the Venetian Baroque.

Learned from Antonio Balestra #69

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Каспар ван Вител

Нидерландска From Амерсфорт Ведута (пейзажна живопис) On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Каспар ван Вител

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Франсуа Юбер Друа

From Париж Рококо On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Франсуа Юбер Друа

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Владимир Лукич Боровковски

From Миргород On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Владимир Лукич Боровковски

Family Background: His father, Luka Borovyk, was a Ukrainian Cossack and an amateur icon painter. This early exposure significantly influenced young Vladimir’s artistic beginnings.

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Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun

Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun

Élisabeth -Louise Vigée Le Brun, a name synonymous with the elegance and refinement of 18th-century French portraiture, was more than just a painter; she was a master of capturing not merely likeness, but the very essence of her sitters.

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Корадо Джакуинто

Италиански From Молфета Рококо On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Корадо Джакуинто

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Кристиан Вилхелм Ернст Дитрих

Германска From Ваймар Имитация на холандски и италиански майстори On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Кристиан Вилхелм Ернст Дитрих

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Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo

French From Rivoli Rococo, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo

At the heart of this vibrant scene stood Charles Amédée Philippe Vanloo (1719 – 1795), a painter whose career spanned decades and encompassed a remarkable range of subjects—from allegorical scenes brimming with mythological figures to strikingly realistic portraits that captured the essence of his aristocratic patrons. Born in Aix-en-Provence, Vanloo’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Jean-Baptiste van Loo—himself a respected painter—in Turin and Rome.

Learned from Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53

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Густав Лундберг

Шведска From Щокхолм Рококо пастелист On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Густав Лундберг

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Jean-Baptiste van Loo

French From Aix-en-Provence Baroque, Rococo On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Jean-Baptiste van Loo

A pivotal moment arrived with the patronage of Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Carignano, who recognized van Loo’s burgeoning talent and sponsored his journey to Rome. Following Rome, van Loo’s artistic path led him to Turin, where he painted portraits of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, and members of his court, further solidifying his reputation among European nobility.

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John Wollaston

English Rococo Painting

John Wollaston

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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Карл Густав Пило

Шведски From Runtuna Рококо On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Карл Густав Пило

Early Training & Craftsmanship: Pilo’s initial apprenticeship began in 1731, demonstrating the importance of practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge within the artistic milieu of his time. His work as a craft painter spanned from 1733 to 1738, primarily focusing on decorative commissions for prominent noble families in Scania—a period that yielded pastoral drawings indicative of his engagement with landscape painting and reflecting the prevailing aesthetic sensibilities of the era.

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Anna Dorothea Therbusch

German From Berlin Rococo On Wikipedia in 13 of 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.

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Michele Marieschi

Italian From Venice Vedute Venice On Wikipedia in 9 of 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 From Este Rococo

Antonio Corradini

Corradini’s talent quickly blossomed, gaining recognition around 1709 with his contributions to the façade of San Stae in Venice. A pivotal period unfolded between 1716 and 1723 with extensive work for Russian and Saxon patrons. In 1729, a new chapter commenced with his appointment as court sculptor to Charles VI in Vienna.

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Майзени Порцелан

Германска From Майсен Твърдогосов фарфор

Майзени Порцелан

"Алегoрични фигури на добродетелта" – Демонстрира способността на фабриката да улавя сложни концепции в скулптурна форма, показвайки прецизни детайли и фино артистично виждане. "Лежащ леопард" – Представлява майсторска смесица от реализъм и елегантност, отразяваща отдадеността на Майсен към изобразяване на животните с забележителна точност и грация.

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Gerard van Spaendonck

From Tilburg On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Gerard van Spaendonck

Van Spaendonck came from an artistic family; his younger brother, Cornelis van Spaendonck, also became a successful painter. This early exposure shaped his meticulous attention to detail and refined technique.

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Джозеф Тонер

Британски From Лондон Рококо On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Джозеф Тонер

Joseph Highmore, born in London in 1692, emerged as a pivotal figure within the evolving landscape of 18th-century English art. Initially influenced by the grand Baroque tradition exemplified by Kneller, Highmore’s style would gradually embrace the more delicate aesthetics of the Rococo period, a shift reflective of broader cultural currents sweeping across Europe.

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Жан-Батист Пероно

френски From Париж Рококо On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Жан-Батист Пероно

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Френсис Хайман

Британски From Ексетър Рококо On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Френсис Хайман

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Луи Токе

Френска From Париж Портретна живопис On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Луи Токе

Nattier’s atelier became Tocqué’s formative environment, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of masters like Hyacinthe Rigaud and Nicolas Bertin.

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Antonio Balestra

From Verona On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Antonio Balestra

Antonio Balestra (born August 12, 1666, Verona, Italy – died April 21, 1740) was a prominent Italian painter of the Rococo period. This foundational training provided him with early skills in drawing and painting techniques.

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Georg Desmarées

Swedish-German From Stockholm City Rococo, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Georg Desmarées

Born in Stockholm in 1697 to parents with French roots and artistic lineage – his mother descended from the Dutch Mijtens family of painters – his journey was one of continuous learning and adaptation, ultimately leading him to become a celebrated court painter in Munich.

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Корнелис Труст

Холандски From Амстердам Рококо жанрови сцени On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Корнелис Труст

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Jacques De Lajoue

French From Paris Neoclassical Painting On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Jacques De Lajoue

Born in the vibrant heart of Paris in 1686, Jacques de Lajoue emerged as a painter of profound elegance, a master capable of weaving architectural precision with the ethereal softness of the French landscape. His life unfolded during one of the most opulent eras in European history, moving through the twilight of Louis XIV’s reign and into the burgeoning grace of the 18th century.

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Ричард Косвей

Британски From Тивъртън Портрети на миниатюри On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Ричард Косвей

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Per Krafft the Elder

Swedish From Arboga Rococo On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Per Krafft the Elder

To step into the world of Per the Elder Krafft is to enter a realm of gilded salons and breathless elegance, where the light of the Enlightenment meets the delicate ornamentation of the Rococo.

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Johann Georg Pinzel

Ukrainian, Czech From Buchach Baroque, Rococo

Johann Georg Pinzel

Active in Eastern Galicia – a region encompassing parts of modern-day Ukraine and Poland – Pinsel’s work embodies a unique fusion of Western Baroque exuberance and deeply felt religious emotion. Discovered relatively late by scholar Jan Bołoz Antoniewicz in 1923, Pinsel's story began to unfold through fragmented records and, most powerfully, through the astonishing artistry of his sculptures themselves.

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Alessandro Longhi

From Venice On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Alessandro Longhi

He came from an artistic family; his father was the celebrated genre painter Pietro Longhi. Alessandro received his initial training under his father’s guidance, developing a foundation in observation and detail.

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Giuseppe Bonito

Italian From Castellammare di Stabia Rococo On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Giuseppe Bonito

In the sun-drenched, vibrant landscape of eighteenth-century Naples, few artists captured the rhythmic pulse of urban life and the theatrical splendor of the era as intimately as Giuseppe Bonito. Born in 1707 in Castellammare di Stabia, Bonito emerged from a period of profound artistic transition, where the dramatic weight of the Baroque was beginning to soften into the playful elegance of the Rococo.

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Луи Де Силвестр

Френска From Со, Барок, Рококо On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Луи Де Силвестр

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Luis Paret Y Alcázar

Spanish From Madrid Rococo On Wikipedia in 8 of 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. His life, spanning from his birth in Madrid in 1746 to his passing in 1799, was a journey through the heart of Spanish cultural evolution. Paret’s artistic foundation was laid within the prestigious halls of the Academia Real de San Fernando.

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Giuseppe Nogari

Italian From Venice Rococo On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Giuseppe Nogari

Born in 1699, Nogari emerged during a transformative era when the heavy, dramatic shadows of the Baroque were beginning to yield to the light, airy grace of the Rococo. This lineage, combined with the delicate pastel sensibilities of Rosalba Carriera and the sophisticated elegance of Jacopo Amigoni, allowed him to weave together a style that was simultaneously much more grounded than the typical Rococo flourish and yet exquisitely refined.

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Жан Ран

Френска From Монпелие Барок/Неокласицизъм On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Жан Ран

Jean Ranc, born in Montpellier in 1674, was a French painter who achieved considerable renown during the reign of Louis XV and Philip V of Spain. Early Training & Influences: Antoine Ranc instilled in Jean a passion for painting and exposed him to European masters—a legacy that would continue through Rigaud’s mentorship.

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Натаниел Хон Старши

Ирландска From Дъблин Barbizon пейзажи и рококо портретна живопис On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Натаниел Хон Старши

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Jean Raoux

French From Montpellier Symbolist Art On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Jean Raoux

Jean Raoux, born in Montpellier, France in 1677, emerged as a captivating figure within the French artistic landscape of the early 18th century. He spent three formative years in Italy, specifically Venice, undertaking decorative commissions for the palace of Giustiniani Solini. Raoux’s talent quickly garnered attention, leading to his acceptance into the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1717 as an historical painter.

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Francesco Zugno

Italian From Venice Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 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.

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Joseph Boze

French From Martigues Portraiture On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Joseph Boze

Joseph Boze (1745-1826) stands as a fascinating figure in the annals of French art history —a portraitist who navigated the turbulent currents of the Enlightenment and Revolution with remarkable resilience. Born in Les Matiques, France, Boze’s artistic journey began amidst a period of significant social and political upheaval, shaping his oeuvre and cementing his place as one of Louis XVI's most trusted artists.

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Louis Joseph Watteau

French From Valenciennes Fêtes galantes On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Louis Joseph Watteau

His father, Jean Watteau, was a silk merchant and instilled in François a keen appreciation for craftsmanship and visual aesthetics. He subsequently studied under Nicolas Frémiet, further honing his skills in drawing and etching, disciplines that would serve as crucial tools throughout his career.

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Jacobus Buys

Dutch From Amsterdam Rococo On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Jacobus Buys

Born in Amsterdam in 1724, Jacobus Buys emerged into a world steeped in the refined sensibilities of the Dutch Rococo period. He embarked on his formal training under Cornelis Pronk and later with Jacob de Wit, both established figures within Amsterdam's art circles.

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Йеремияс Теус

Швейцарец From Кур Рококо On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Йеремияс Теус

However, circumstantial evidence suggests exposure to European artistic traditions, particularly Rococo style – a movement originating in France that championed grace, ornamentation, and pastel hues.

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Vigilius Eriksen

Danish From Copenhagen Rococo On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Vigilius Eriksen

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he began his artistic journey under the guidance of the portrait painter Johann Salomon Wahl. Although he achieved significant recognition, his path was not without its hurdles; notably, despite winning a gold medal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1755, he was denied formal entry into the institution itself.

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Georg David Matthieu

German From Berlin Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Georg David Matthieu

The air in the studio of David Matthieu carries the scent of oil and pigment, a workspace where Georg David Matthieu begins his life within a family of established artists. This connection extends through his stepmother, Anna Rosina, linking Georg to the influential Georg Lisiewski and the talented Anna Dorothea Therbusch.

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Robert Tournières

From Ifs On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Robert Tournières

Robert Le Vrac de Tournières was born in Caen, France, in 1667. He further honed his skills under the tutelage of Bon Boullogne and Rigaud, both prominent figures in French painting, setting the stage for a successful career.

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Jose Del Castillo

Spanish From Madrid Neoclassical On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Jose Del Castillo

Born in Madrid on October 14, 1737, Castillo emerged from a world where the flamboyant flourishes of the Rococo were beginning to yield to the disciplined rigor of Neoclassicism. His early life was marked by an extraordinary precocity; at just ten years old, he was already serving as an assistant in the preparatory drawing classes at the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

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Domenico Duprà

Italian From Turin Rococo On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Domenico Duprà

Born in the historic city of Turin in 1689, Duprà emerged as a master of the Rococo style, an era defined by grace, light, and an almost ethereal sense of movement. Between 1719 and 1730, he found himself in Lisbon, serving the illustrious House of Braganza under King John V.

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Famous Rococo works to recognise

  1. Селският танц на Антоан Вато

    Селският танц

    Антоан Вато

    1706 · Музей на изкуството в Индианаполис

  2. Гранд каналът и църквата „Света Мария от Помощта“ на Каналето

    Гранд каналът и църквата „Света Мария от Помощта“

    Каналето

    1730 · Музеят на изкуствата в Хюстън

  3. The Adoration of the Magi на Джовани Батиста Тиеполо

    The Adoration of the Magi

    Джовани Батиста Тиеполо

    1750 · Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата, Ню Йорк

  4. Diana getting out of her bath на Франсоа Буше

    Diana getting out of her bath

    Франсоа Буше

    1742

  5. Люлката на Жан-Оноре Фрагонар

    Люлката

    Жан-Оноре Фрагонар

    1750 · Музей Тисен-Борнемица, Мадрид

  6. Кошница с праскови на Жан-Батист-Симеон Шарден

    Кошница с праскови

    Жан-Батист-Симеон Шарден

    1768 · Лувър, Пари

  7. Г-н и г-жа Андрюс на Томас Гейнзбъро

    Г-н и г-жа Андрюс

    Томас Гейнзбъро

    1749 · Национална галерия, Лондон

  8. Miss Bowles на Джошуа Рейнолдс

    Miss Bowles

    Джошуа Рейнолдс

    1775

When it happened

Rococo, step by step

  1. 1678
  2. 1715
  3. 1724
  4. 1730
  5. 1737
  6. 1745
  7. 1749
  8. 1750
  9. 1754
  10. 1759
  11. 1762
  12. 1768
  13. 1775
  14. 1782

Fun figures

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Just the names

List of 100 famous Rococo художници to know

  1. 1Антоан ВатоАнтоан ВатоФренска · 1684–1721
  2. 2КаналетоКаналетоИталианец · 1697–1768
  3. 3Джовани Батиста ТиеполоДжовани Батиста Тиеполо1696–1770
  4. 4Франсоа БушеФрансоа БушеФренска · 1703–1770
  5. 5Жан-Оноре ФрагонарЖан-Оноре ФрагонарФренска · 1732–1806
  6. 6Жан-Батист-Симеон ШарденЖан-Батист-Симеон ШарденФренска · 1699–1779
  7. 7Томас ГейнзбъроТомас ГейнзбъроБританска · 1727–1788
  8. 8Джошуа РейнолдсДжошуа РейнолдсБританска · 1723–1792
  9. 9Жан-Батист ГрьозЖан-Батист ГрьозФренски · 1725–1805
  10. 10Бернардо БелотоБернардо БелотоИталианец · 1722–1780
  11. 11Francesco Lazzaro GuardiFrancesco Lazzaro GuardiИталианец · 1712–1793
  12. 12Пietro LonghiПietro LonghiИталиански · 1701–1785
  13. 13Джовани Доменико ТиеполоДжовани Доменико ТиеполоИталианец · 1727–1804
  14. 14Джовани Батиста ПиацетаДжовани Батиста ПиацетаИталианска · 1683–1754
  15. 15Никола ЛакретНикола Лакрет1689–1743
  16. 16Клод Жозеф ВернеКлод Жозеф Верне1714–1789
  17. 17Розалка КариераРозалка КариераИталианка · 1675–1757
  18. 18Marc NattierMarc NattierФренски · 1685–1766
  19. 19Морис Кьотен де Ла ТурМорис Кьотен де Ла ТурФренски · 1704–1788
  20. 20Александър РослинАлександър РослинШведски · 1718–1793
  21. 21Йохан ЗофаниЙохан ЗофаниГерманец · 1733–1810
  22. 22Луи-Мишел ван ЛоЛуи-Мишел ван ЛоФренска · 1707–1771
  23. 23Жан-Етьен ЛиотарЖан-Етьен ЛиотарШвейцарец · 1702–1789
  24. 24Франсоа ЛемоинФрансоа Лемоин1688–1737
  25. 25Жан-Франсоа Дьо ТроЖан-Франсоа Дьо Тро1645–1730
  26. 26Жан-Баптист ПатерЖан-Баптист ПатерФренски · 1695–1736
  27. 27Херберт ван ЛуХерберт ван ЛуФренски · 1705–1765
  28. 28Франческо ЗукарелиФранческо ЗукарелиИталиански · 1702–1788
  29. 29Джакопо АмигониДжакопо АмигониИталиенец · 1682–1752
  30. 30Шарл-Жозеф НатуариШарл-Жозеф НатуариФренска · 1700–1777
  31. 31Франц Антон МаулбертшФранц Антон МаулбертшГерманско/Австрийска · 1724–1796
  32. 32Шарл Антуан КойпелШарл Антуан КойпелФренска · 1694–1752
  33. 33Adélaïde Labille-GuiardAdélaïde Labille-GuiardFrench · 1749–1803
  34. 34Дмитрий Григориевич ЛевицкиДмитрий Григориевич ЛевицкиУкраинско-руска · 1735–1822
  35. 35Жан-Батист ПигалЖан-Батист Пигал1725–1805
  36. 36Анна Валье-КостерАнна Валье-КостерFrench · 1744–1818
  37. 37Луи Жан Франсоа ЛагренеЛуи Жан Франсоа ЛагренеФренски · 1756–1827
  38. 38Джамбатиста ПитониДжамбатиста Питони1687–1767
  39. 39Каспар ван ВителКаспар ван ВителНидерландска · 1653–1736
  40. 40Фьодор Степанович РокотовФьодор Степанович Рокотов1730–1808
  41. 41Франсуа Юбер ДруаФрансуа Юбер Друа1727–1775
  42. 42Владимир Лукич БоровковскиВладимир Лукич Боровковски1757–1825
  43. 43Антоан ПенАнтоан Пен1683–1757
  44. 44Алън РамзиАлън Рамзи1713–1784
  45. 45Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-LebrunElisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun
  46. 46Корадо ДжакуинтоКорадо ДжакуинтоИталиански · 1703–1766
  47. 47Йохан Хайнрих ТишбайнЙохан Хайнрих ТишбайнГерманец · 1722–1789
  48. 48Кристиан Вилхелм Ернст ДитрихКристиан Вилхелм Ернст ДитрихГерманска · 1712–1774
  49. 49Charles Amédée Philippe Van LooCharles Amédée Philippe Van LooFrench · 1719–1795
  50. 50Густав ЛундбергГустав ЛундбергШведска · 1695–1786
  51. 51Лагренé Л'ЕнеЛагренé Л'ЕнеEnglish · 1725–1805
  52. 52Яков Де ВитЯков Де ВитНидерландски · 1695–1754
  53. 53Jean-Baptiste van LooJean-Baptiste van LooFrench · 1684–1745
  54. 54John WollastonJohn WollastonEnglish · 1742–1775
  55. 55Карл Густав ПилоКарл Густав ПилоШведски · 1711–1793
  56. 56Anna Dorothea TherbuschAnna Dorothea TherbuschGerman · 1721–1782
  57. 57Йохан Георг ПлацерЙохан Георг ПлацерАвстриец · 1704–1761
  58. 58Натанаел ХоунНатанаел ХоунНидерландски · 1718–1784
  59. 59Michele MarieschiMichele MarieschiItalian · 1710–1743
  60. 60Antonio CorradiniAntonio CorradiniItalian · 1668–1752
  61. 61Майзени ПорцеланМайзени ПорцеланГерманска · роден 1710
  62. 62Gerard van SpaendonckGerard van Spaendonck1746–1822
  63. 63Джозеф ТонерДжозеф ТонерБритански · 1692–1780
  64. 64Жан Жак КафиериЖан Жак Кафиерифранцуз · 1678–1755
  65. 65Жан-Батист ПероноЖан-Батист Перонофренски · 1715–1783
  66. 66Френсис ХайманФренсис ХайманБритански · 1708–1776
  67. 67Луи ТокеЛуи ТокеФренска · 1696–1772
  68. 68Донато КретиДонато КретиИталиенец · 1671–1749
  69. 69Antonio BalestraAntonio Balestra1666–1740
  70. 70Гаспаре ТраверсиГаспаре ТраверсиИталиански · 1722–1770
  71. 71Georg DesmaréesGeorg DesmaréesSwedish-German · 1697–1776
  72. 72Жан-Батист ПилмонЖан-Батист ПилмонФренска · 1728–1808
  73. 73Корнелис ТрустКорнелис ТрустХоландски · 1696–1750
  74. 74Jacques De LajoueJacques De LajoueFrench · 1686–1761
  75. 75Ричард КосвейРичард КосвейБритански · 1742–1821
  76. 76Филип МерсиеФилип МерсиеФренска · 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. 81Кристоф ЮеКристоф ЮеФренска · 1700–1759
  82. 82Луи Де СилвестрЛуи Де СилвестрФренска · 1675–1760
  83. 83Luis Paret Y AlcázarLuis Paret Y AlcázarSpanish · 1746–1799
  84. 84Йохан Саломон ВалЙохан Саломон ВалГерманска, датска · 1689–1765
  85. 85Giuseppe NogariGiuseppe NogariItalian · 1699–1766
  86. 86Жан РанЖан РанФренска · 1674–1735
  87. 87Натаниел Хон СтаршиНатаниел Хон СтаршиИрландска · 1718–1784
  88. 88Jean RaouxJean RaouxFrench · 1677–1734
  89. 89Едуар Оноре АвеЕдуар Оноре АвеФренска · 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. 94Йеремияс ТеусЙеремияс 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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