'Pilgrimage To Cythera' By Watteau

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"Pilgrimage to Cythera" by Watteau (1710s) is said to have been the birthplace of Aphrodite. The color of the overall painting was giving off a strong "formal garden" scene. Throughout the painting there are numerous of people surrounded by cupids. Since this is the location of what people believe to be the birthplace of the Goddess of Love, there should be no surprise to find cupids everywhere. The painting also captures a cameo of a quick still life. On the right side, there appears to be a statue with a cupid on the bottom. Another painting that stood out was "The Swing" by Fraggonard (1760s). The painting has a strong balance of color and lighting. Everything seems to be around or close to a green/blue shade. This makes the woman's pink

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