Troops on the March

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Created:
Movement:
1730
Rococo
key Notes:
Rococo military scene, dynamic composition
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Dimensions:
21 1/4 x 25 3/4 in. (54 x 65.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Pater: "Troops on the March" (1730)

"Troops on the March" by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Pater, created in 1730, exemplifies the Rococo style with its dynamic composition and vibrant use of color. Pater, a French painter, was a notable pupil of Antoine Watteau, and his works often reflect the influence of his mentor's elegant and playful aesthetic. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, captures a scene of military movement, a subject that Pater occasionally explored alongside his more typical pastoral and fête galante themes. The work is significant for its depiction of 18th-century military life, offering insight into the period's social and cultural milieu. Pater's contribution to the Rococo movement is marked by his ability to blend the frivolity of the era with a keen attention to detail and composition. Despite his relatively short career, Pater's works remain an important part of the Rococo canon, celebrated for their charm and technical proficiency.

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Troops on the March by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Pater

Troops on the March, created in 1730 by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Pater, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Rococo style with its light color palette and dynamic composition. The artwork depicts a lively scene of soldiers in motion, capturing the elegance and fluidity characteristic of Pater's military-themed works.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Troops on the March