watteau

/wɒtoʊ/; English: /wɑːtoʊ/; French: /wat.ˈo/

Definitions

1. noun

A French painter of the Rococo school, especially Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721).

“The art museum featured an exhibit on Watteau’s life and work.”

2. proper noun

Jean-Antoine Watteau, a French painter.

“Watteau’s painting ‘The Embarkation for Cythera’ is a famous example of Rococo art.”

Synonyms

  • rococo artist
  • rococo painter

Antonyms

  • baroque artist
  • baroque painter