Claude Gillot facts for kids
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Claude Gillot (born April 27, 1673 – died May 4, 1722) was a talented French artist. He was a painter, a print-maker, and an illustrator. Gillot is most famous for being the teacher of two well-known artists, Watteau and Lancret.
Life of Claude Gillot
Claude Gillot was born in a town called Langres, France. He was a very versatile artist, meaning he had many skills. He worked as a painter, an engraver (making pictures on metal plates), and an illustrator for books. He also designed metal objects and created sets and costumes for the theater.
From 1703 to 1708, Gillot taught Watteau, who later became a very famous painter himself.
In 1715, Gillot became a member of the Academy of Painting in Paris. He was recognized for his lively paintings of myths, like "Feast of Pan" and "Feast of Bacchus." He also started painting scenes called fêtes champêtres. These were outdoor party scenes, often showing people enjoying themselves in nature. His students, like Watteau, later became even more famous for this style.
Gillot's paintings often featured characters from the commedia dell'arte. This was a type of Italian comedy theater with funny, masked characters. He shared this interest with Watteau. Gillot also worked closely with the opera and theater, designing beautiful scenery and costumes for their shows. He passed away in Paris when he was 49 years old.
Gallery
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Le tombeau de Maître André (Master Andrew's Tomb), about 1716–1717, oil on canvas, Louvre, Paris
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Scene from "Jupiter curieux impertinent" (Jupiter Curious and Impertinent), pen drawing, Louvre, Paris
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Mascarade (Masquerade), pen and brown ink drawing, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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See also
In Spanish: Claude Gillot para niños
