Antoine Watteau
Valenciennes 1684 – Nogent-sur-Marne 1721
The Fertile Penetration :
Watteau in Ridinger’s Work
Inspired Ridinger to his self-portrait in the woods Th. XIX/1
Double Portrait Watteau & Jullienne
“ Sir, yes, (the Rubens) is closer to the one in London (recte Dresden), but the one we have is on copper. Thank you for your time. Highest regards, D… A… (and yes America could use a blessing about now) ”
(Mr. D. A., November 4, 2003)