Pierrot, dit Le Gilles, de Watteau : Un comédien sans réplique

Exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, Paris, 16 October 2024 - 3 February 2025

Considered one of the masterpieces of Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), the Pierrot, formerly known as Gilles, is characterised by its quality and singularity. The conditions under which this painting, celebrated by famous writers and artists, was created remain a mystery to this day.

This catalogue, which accompanies the exhibition at the Louvre, situates the Pierrot in the artistic creation of its time and in the cultural context in which it was born. It helps to situate this remarkable canvas, in terms of its format and iconography, in the artistic creation of its time and in the cultural and theatrical context that fostered its creation.