Jean-Baptiste Pater
Painter, born in Valenciennes, N France. He studied under Watteau and was greatly influenced by him, often imitating his works, but failing to achieve his tutor's success. His largest work is The Fair at Bezons (c.1735). Other works include La Balançoire and Conversation Galante.
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Born in Valenciennes, Pater was the son of sculptor Antoine Pater and studied under him before becoming a student of Antoine Watteau. His most prominent customer was Frederick the Great, who sat for two portraits in the "Turquerie" style: LeSultan au Harem and Le Sultan au Jardin.
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