Les Champs Elisées c. 1720 - 1721

"Les Champs Elisées" (c. 1720-1721) by Jean-Antoine Watteau is a painting that captures the carefree atmosphere of aristocratic leisure in a park setting. The painting depicts a gathering of elegantly dressed figures in a verdant landscape, with a classical fountain and reclining nude figure adding a touch of grandeur. Watteau's signature loose brushstrokes and soft colors contribute to the overall sense of tranquility and idyllic beauty. This "fête galante," or "gallant festival," perfectly embodies the Rococo era's penchant for lightheartedness and elegance.