May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year)

Follower of Antoine Watteau French

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One of a set of panels (22.225.1–.6) which probably formed a set of decoration for a room. Each panel represents two months of the year, depicting astrological signs and occupations appropriate to the seasons. May and June are represented by a fête champêtre, above, and a shepherdess, below.

May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on canvas; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French

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May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on canvas; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on canvas; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on canvas; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on canvas; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
May and June (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on canvas; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French

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