Figures de modes c. 1710

"Figures de modes" is an etching by French Rococo artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, created around 1710. The artwork depicts a fashionable gentleman standing in an elegant pose, possibly in a garden setting. Watteau's etching style is evident in the delicate lines and shading that create a sense of movement and refinement. This etching is a fine example of Watteau's signature style, capturing the elegance and frivolity of the French aristocracy in the early 18th century. This piece is now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.