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Antoine Watteau
Mezzetin, oil on canvas by Antoine Watteau, 1718â20; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. 55.2 Ă 43.2 cm.
Antoine Watteau traveled to London in 1719 for two primary reasons: his works were in high demand there, and he sought to consult a famous physician regarding his failing health, which had been declining for some time. During his stay, he produced very few paintings, including a version of his beloved subject, the "Italian Comedians", which he painted for his doctor.1