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While the military subject matter differs markedly from that of the fêtes galantes, there’s an allusive, bittersweet poetry about these early works that looks forward to the later scenes of pastoral dalliance.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2016

To 9 Apr. 12 ART Watteau's Drawings80 drawings by this charismatic 18th-century French artist, including portraits, shop interiors, theatre pieces and the famous fêtes galantes.

From The Guardian • Dec. 26, 2010

He painted scenes from the Decameron, and his fêtes galantes may be matched with Watteau's in tone.

From Promenades of an Impressionist by Huneker, James

Watteau represented the scenes of the fêtes galantes and reunions then so much in fashion.

From A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture by Waters, Clara Erskine Clement