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Jean-Baptiste Pater Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jean-Baptiste Pater · 1695 – 1736

Conversation Galante

1720 · The Louvre, Paris · original 48 x 39 cm

Experience Rococo elegance with Pater's garden gathering, capturing fleeting aristocratic moments; own a piece of 18th-century French grace.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Fortune Teller

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 34 x 46 cm

Discover Jean-Baptiste Pater’s ‘The Fortune Teller,’ a captivating Rococo painting of aristocratic society. Explore its elegant style, rich colors & symbolic details – a timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Mme. de Bouvillon Tempts Fate by Asking Ragotin to Search for a Flea

Schloss Sanssouci, Berlin · original 28 x 38 cm

Jean-Baptiste Pater’s ‘Mme. de Bouvillon Tempts Fate’ captures the Rococo era's allure with shimmering lines and a captivating scene of desire. Admire this exquisite 18th-century painting and discover its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Concert Champêtre

1734 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 53 x 69 cm

Experience Jean-Baptiste Pater’s ‘Concert Champêtre’ (1734). A charming French Rococo scene of leisure & social interaction, beautifully rendered in a 53x69cm hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Les plaisirs du bal (after Jean Antonie Watteau)

1736 · Wallace Collection, London · original 55 x 64 cm

Experience the lively Rococo charm of Les plaisirs du bal by Jean-Baptiste Pater; capture the elegant outdoor socializing of 18th-century France today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Watching the Dance

1728 · Wallace Collection, London · original 54 x 64 cm

A captivating Rococo portrait by Jean-Baptiste Pater, "Watching the Dance," depicts a lively gathering with elegant figures and a serene atmosphere – a timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Gallant Conversation by a Fountain

1720 · Wallace Collection, London · original 65 x 81 cm

Experience "Conversation Galante by a Fountain" (1720s) by Jean-Baptiste Pater – A captivating Rococo portrait of social elegance, featuring a lively gathering at a fountain. Explore the details and history of this masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Boudoir

1733 · Wallace Collection, London · original 32 x 40 cm

Experience the elegance of Jean-Baptiste Pater's 'The Boudoir' (1733). A captivating Rococo portrait, showcasing intimacy & refined beauty from 18th-century France.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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On the Terrace

1730 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 72 x 100 cm

Discover Jean-Baptiste Pater (1695-1736), a French Rococo painter & Watteau's sole pupil. Explore his elegant *fête galante* scenes, shimmering lines, and portraits for Frederick the Great. Find reproductions & learn about this influential artist!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Fête Champêtre

1730 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 75 x 93 cm

Discover Jean-Baptiste Pater’s ‘Fête Champêtre,’ a captivating Rococo scene of aristocratic leisure amidst nature's beauty. Explore shimmering lines & elegant figures from 1730 in this exquisite hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Blind Man's Buff (Le colin maillard)

1733 · Wallace Collection, London · original 57 x 46 cm

Jean-Baptiste Pater's "Blind Man’s Buff" (Le colin maillard) captures a lively outdoor game with intricate details and shimmering lines, showcasing Rococo charm & Watteau's influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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A Concert (Le concert amoureux)

1733 · Wallace Collection, London · original 57 x 46 cm

Discover 'A Concert' by Jean-Baptiste Pater (1733), a captivating Rococo masterpiece depicting a lively gathering. Explore the painting’s details, artist biography & historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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The Swing (La conversation intéressant)

1733 · Wallace Collection, London · original 57 x 46 cm

Experience Jean-Baptiste Pater's "The Swing" – a captivating Rococo masterpiece depicting a lively gathering. Admire the shimmering details and elegant composition of this iconic 18th-century painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Fête in a Park

1730 · Wallace Collection, London · original 53 x 64 cm

Jean-Baptiste Pater's 'Fête in a Park' (1730) captures a lively 18th-century gathering with elegant figures and shimmering lines, reflecting Watteau’s influence. A Rococo masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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The Dance

1733 · Wallace Collection, London · original 57 x 46 cm

Admire Jean-Baptiste Pater’s ‘The Dance’ (1733), a captivating Rococo painting of elegant figures & lush landscapes. Explore its dynamic composition, pastel hues & symbolic details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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Ladies Bathing

1721 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 59 x 71 cm

Ladies Bathing by Jean-Baptiste Pater (1695–1736), c.1721, from National Galleries of Scotland showcases Pater’s skill in capturing elegant *fête galante* scenes with shimmering lines and refined portraits.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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Elegant Company in a Park

Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 72 x 89 cm

Admire 'Elegant Company in a Park' by Jean-Baptiste Pater – a captivating Rococo masterpiece depicting a lively gathering in a serene landscape. High-quality prints & reproductions available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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Gathering of Actors of the Comédie-Italienne in a Park

The Louvre, Paris · original 24 x 32 cm

This Rococo scene by Jean-Baptiste Pater captures actors in a lush park. Explore this elegant masterpiece and bring its charm home today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Les Plaisirs du Bal

1736 · Wallace Collection, London · original 55 x 64 cm

Discover "Les Plaisirs du Bal" by Jean-Baptiste Pater (1736). A vibrant 18th-century oil painting of a lively outdoor gathering featuring a fountain & dog. French Rococo art, 55x64cm.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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A Gallant Conversation

1730 · Wallace Collection, London · original 47 x 39 cm

Admire 'A Gallant Conversation' by Jean-Baptiste Pater (1730). A Rococo masterpiece featuring a social gathering & elegant figures. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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The Dance

1750 · National Gallery, London · original 74.9 x 114.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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Gathering in a Park

1720 · Museu de Arte, São Paulo · original 65 x 81 cm

Pater, the sole student of Watteau, skillfully blended classical sculpture with Rococo aesthetics. The scene captures a moment of leisure and social interaction, mirroring Watteau’s celebrated depictions of Parisian life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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The Vivandières of Brest

1733 · Wallace Collection, London · original 47 x 60 cm

A lively Rococo scene of figures and horses gathered in a sunlit field by Jean-Baptiste Pater, capturing the elegant spirit of 1733 through masterful brushwork, available for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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The Departure of the Troops

The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 29 x 39 cm

Admire "The Departure of the Troops" by Jean-Baptiste Pater – a stunning Rococo painting capturing a French fête galante scene. Own a museum-quality reproduction today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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Fête galante

1730 · English Heritage, London · original 61 x 84 cm

Experience the elegance of Jean-Baptiste Pater's 'Fête Galante'! This Rococo masterpiece captures a lively scene of aristocratic revelry, showcasing intricate details and Watteau’s influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater
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The artist

Jean-Baptiste Pater

1695 – 1736

Quick facts

Topics exploredrococo, leisure, social gathering, elegant figures, landscape
Copyright statusPublic domain
Works on APS141
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Creative periodsmature period
Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, National Museum in Warsaw, The Louvre, Yale University Art Gallery
NationalityFrance
Died1736

Biography

Jean-Baptiste Pater: The Sole Pupil of Watteau

Jean-Baptiste Pater (December 29, 1695 – July 25, 1736) stands as a singular figure in the annals of French Rococo art—the sole documented student of Antoine Watteau, arguably the movement’s most celebrated artist. Born in Valenciennes, France, Pater's artistic journey began under the tutelage of his sculptor father, Antoine Pater, fostering an early appreciation for form and craftsmanship that would inform his subsequent endeavors. However, it was Watteau who irrevocably shaped Pater’s vision, establishing a relationship marked by both admiration and friction—a dynamic that ultimately yielded one of the most influential painters of his time.

Early Training & Influences: Pater's formative years were spent honing his skills under Antoine Pater, absorbing foundational principles of sculpture before embarking on his artistic studies with Jean-Baptiste Guide. This initial grounding proved invaluable as he later sought mentorship from Watteau in Paris (1713), where the elder artist’s distinctive style—characterized by delicate pastel palettes and ethereal shimmering lines—immediately captivated young Pater.
The Watteau Connection: Watteau's influence extended beyond mere stylistic imitation; it permeated Pater’s conceptual framework. Despite Watteau’s notoriously difficult temperament, Pater recognized the master’s profound understanding of atmosphere and emotion, qualities he diligently pursued in his own work. The brief collaboration between the two artists solidified Watteau’s legacy as Pater’s guiding force.
Rococo Style & Technique: Pater's artistic style epitomized the Rococo aesthetic—a celebration of elegance, frivolity, and sensual pleasure. He employed a masterful technique utilizing traditional pastel colors and applying shimmering lines with remarkable precision. This distinctive approach anticipates Francesco Guardi’s later explorations of atmospheric perspective, demonstrating Pater’s keen observational skills and innovative spirit.

Notable Works & Patronage

Pater's artistic output focused primarily on *fête galantes*, idyllic scenes depicting aristocratic gatherings amidst gardens or landscapes—a genre championed by Watteau and perfected by Pater himself. His most celebrated canvases include “Conversation Galante,” a breathtaking depiction of refined social interaction bathed in soft light, capturing the essence of Rococo’s preoccupation with beauty and grace. Another significant achievement is “Landscape with a Cart,” which showcases Pater's ability to convey subtle nuances of texture and color—a piece considered to foreshadow Guardi’s groundbreaking use of atmospheric perspective.

Frederick the Great: Pater gained considerable renown through his portrait commissions for Frederick II, King of Prussia—specifically “Le Sultan au Harem” and “Le Sultan au Jardin.” These portraits exemplify Pater's skill in portraying regal dignity and capturing the psychological complexities of his subjects, cementing his reputation as a royal artist.
Museum Collections: Pater’s paintings reside in prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes—testaments to their enduring artistic merit and historical significance.

Legacy & Artistic Significance

Jean-Baptiste Pater's contribution to French Rococo art is undeniable. He stands as a pivotal figure in capturing the spirit of his era, embodying Watteau’s stylistic innovations while forging his own distinctive artistic voice. His meticulous technique and evocative compositions continue to inspire admiration among art historians and enthusiasts alike—a testament to Pater’s enduring legacy as one of France's foremost painters of the eighteenth century. For a deeper understanding of Pater’s life and oeuvre, visit ArtsDot or explore the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes website.

Questions & Answers

Can I sort Jean-Baptiste Pater's artworks by color?

Jean-Baptiste Pater's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

How many artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater are available to browse?

You can browse 141 artworks by Jean-Baptiste Pater on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see Jean-Baptiste Pater's artworks in a 3D gallery?

Jean-Baptiste Pater's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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