What is a fête galante? In 18th-century France, it was a brand new category of painting created by Jean-Antoine Watteau. Tired of landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and the like, Watteau brought the party to his paintings...literally. See more Watteau at the #LinkInBio. 🖼️ La Surprise, about 1718–19, Jean-Antoine Watteau. Getty Museum 🏷️ #Getty #Museums #Paintings #Art #FrenchArt